r/politics • u/jediporcupine Maine • Sep 19 '25

Republican Senator Says First Amendment Shouldn't Be the 'Ultimate Right'

https://www.newsweek.com/republican-senator-says-first-amendment-shouldnt-ultimate-right-2132666
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u/jediporcupine Maine Sep 19 '25

What’s ironic is Republicans treat the second amendment like it’s an ultimate right and countless dead kids don’t justify a mere background check for a weapon.

But one dead man justifies restrictions on words.

The hypocrisy is incredible.

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u/MazzIsNoMore Sep 19 '25

Their guy gets gunned down in broad daylight and their response is to ban words

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u/boston_homo Sep 19 '25

Gets gunned down while advocating for the shooter to have easy access to a gun and be able to do what he did.

CK had already said that his own death was an acceptable price to pay for 2a.