Op-ed: Freedom of Speech in Montgomery County
A member of the community comments on the freedom of speech in Montgomery County.
Editor’s note: This is an opinion piece submitted to Chevy Chase Patch by a member of the community. As an opinion piece, it does not represent the views of Patch. Evidently, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett believes he has political authority to pressure private citizens about speakers they may invite to a private meeting. At a recent public forum, I asked Mr. Leggett what constitutional or statutory authority he had, as Montgomery County Executive, to question a private citizen’s right to select a speaker for a private meeting. He replied that he had no such legal authority, and seemed confused as to why I asked the question. I reminded the County Executive that his name recently appeared at the top of a list of 22 Maryland …
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Nisi Hamilton
4:15 pm on Thursday, September 29, 2011
Well done! It's so important to remind our elected officials of the basic rights and freedoms of individuals outlined under our federal and state Constitutions. Regardless of their political views, they have sworn oaths to protect these freedoms. I always think of our brave soldiers risking and sometimes losing their lives to protect these freedoms - even the freedom to speak against their very … more ›