Democrat Hank Johnson of Georgia has called for an amendment to the Constitution that would restrict freedom of speech.
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A Democratic representative is calling for an amendment to the United States Constitution that would allow for some legislative restriction of freedom of speech.
“We need a constitutional amendment that would allow the legislature to control the so-called free speech rights of corporations,” Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) was quoted as saying by CNS News.
He reportedly made these comments while speaking at the Annesbrooks HOA candidate Forum held last month.
In a video obtained by the website, Johnson asserts that “corporations control … patterns of thinking.”
“They control the media. They control the messages that you get,” he added. “And these folks … are setting up a scenario where they’re privatizing every aspect of our lives as we know it. So, wake up! Wake up! Let’s look at what’s happening.”
“These corporations, along with the people they support, other millionaires who they’re putting into office, are stealing your government,” Johnson was quoted as saying by CNS News. “They’re stealing the government and the U.S. Supreme Court was a big enabler with the Citizens United case.”
He thinks corporations control the media?
Of course, this is the same nutjob who blamed the NRA and Tea Party for Fast & Furious.
AND thought Guam might “tip over” if more Marines moved there.
Brain trust. I’m amazed this guy can form actual words.
omd…he’s probably also a 9/11 conspiracy theorist.
yes, please, limit what corporations can say or do. While you’re at it, though, let’s limit what congress can say and do.
Now THAT would even it up!
Might be a great suggestion, but NO ONE will take it. Especially if they happen to be in D.C.
Sigh. I want pancakes. Do you think Congress will let me have them?
Well, so far there’s been no pancake amendment, so have at it! Oh, I’d check California laws first, though.
We’re being nannied into everything else, why not a pancake limit or total boycott?!
They outlaw pancakes and I’ll move to Canada.
Canada has some awesome maple syrup!!
Why do you think I wanna go? I’m all about pancakes and syrup!
Just when Georgia thought that Cynthia McKinney was gone, suddenly she has a sex change…
But they must love him over there! He ran unopposed for reelection in ’08 and easily beat his Republican contender in ’10.
Love him.
Remind me to stay the hell out of Georgia.
All I have to do is look at what district he represents, and that tells the whole story. I’d tell you more about that particular area, but it would likely be construed as racist. Get my drift?
Oh, I completely understand.
“And these folks … are setting up a scenario where they’re privatizing every aspect of our lives as we know it” *
um…. if by “These folks” he means the founders, then why yes – the did set it up as Private!!! jeeze.
here – lets add a little decoration
Ahhh! Much better!
Hey! The far left part of the bell curve needs representation, too!
I think we should shut down free speech of the Media world since it is just lies and false programming
Which media?
This is the same guy who told an admiral that if we put any more people on Guam, it would tip over.
Mensa will be calling him any day now…!