Jake Tapper

Rank 15 of 47

Score 91

Reposted by Jake Tapper 🦅

Second, prior restraints are almost never permissible. If there were only one thing the First Amendment says you can't do, it's this. The city going to the legislature for permission for a tax increase is not like the secret movements of soldiers during wartime.

2/19/2025, 2:55:51 PM

The statement critiques the use of prior restraint by a city government, arguing it is unconstitutional and likening it to an overreach of power. It defends the First Amendment rights and criticizes the city's actions as inappropriate for a democratic society.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement upholds the principle of doing no harm by advocating against unconstitutional actions that could harm free speech. [+2]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
It promotes understanding and empathy by explaining the importance of the First Amendment and the dangers of prior restraint. [+2]
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement uses its influence to argue for the protection of constitutional rights, aiming to better society by defending free speech. [+2]