I touched briefly on imp of the freedom of speech and press as safeguards for dissenting or unpopular views and for exposing gov’t abuse and inefficiency.
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But I focused primarily on last two protections: to peaceably assemble and to petition gov’t for redress of grievances.
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In that context, I talked about imp of voting and of expressing one’s views in the public square and to one’s elected representatives.
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I encouraged them to be engaged citizens—to be participants and not just spectators—and how their life experiences can help shape better policies and enrich their communities.
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I explained that, for me, the 1st Amendment exists not only to expressly protect those rights but also to encourage us to exercise them.
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At the end of the ceremony, I had the honor of shaking the hand of each new citizen and handing out the certificate of citizenship.
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Many had pictures taken w/their loved ones and the judge (and me). I’ve never seen that much pride in being a part of the USA.
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I’m grateful for those 40 new citizens from 22 different countries. Their experience has inspired me to be a better citizen and teacher of the law.
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If you’ve never been to a naturalization ceremony before, please don’t way nearly 39 years like I did.
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It is a singular opportunity to experience the U.S. Constitution in action and to better appreciate what U.S. citizenship means to those who choose to immigrate here. /END
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Speaking as a naturalized citizen, good to hear!
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