The first amendment allows American people freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and most relevant to this case - the right to protest. Practicing your right to protest is a core democratic value, as it allows the people to have their own voice in our government. At the political rally in Texas, Johnson was simply practicing his right to protest, although a few individuals were sickened by this display, no person was in any danger, nor verbally assaulted. In the Chaplinsky case, there were cases of verbal assault, including insulting phrases such as “You are a God damned racketeer.” and “A damned Fascist and the whole government of Rochester are Fascists or agents of Fascists.” He was denouncing religion publicly. The crowd was beginning
