Editorial Opinion: First Amendment Fundamental Freedoms

Engulfed by chaos, I am taking a pause to revisit the fundamental freedoms offered to the citizens of the United States of America (USA) titled: The First Amendment.

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." (Congress.gov)

What is not protected speech:
"Only that expression that is shown to belong to a few narrow categories of speech is not protected by the First Amendment. The categories of unprotected speech include obscenity, child pornography, defamatory speech, false advertising, true threats, and fighting words."
(American Library Association)

It has been eight months since I wrote of the disappointment with individuals, local government and their use of social media. Not all speech is protected. 

Finally the FCC is a five member active board. Re-instating Net-Neutrality is a priority, IMO. Without it, rural areas like the one where I am located, are being priced out of the market for utilizing a tool that is so important in today's lifestyle. 

"Net neutrality is the concept of an open, equal internet for everyone, regardless of device, application or platform used and content consumed. Proponents of the idea believe all corporations, including internet service providers (ISPs), should treat internet data and users equally." (TechTarget)

If this wasn't enough chaos. In the USA, the House of Representatives expelled the Speaker of the House, an ex-President under indictments, War in Israel, War in Ukraine and a long list of global conflicts.

When I wake to a new day, I am rather prepared for a day of Malinformation. 

Blog Post: Peace & Happiness

Peace & Happiness

I will take the Gemini path, today. 
I am taking the time to re-focus.

Some follow the path of crisis.

This type of messaging is filled with mis-information.

Asking myself, Is Truth also at a tipping point?

I choose Peace & Happiness and will take Time to focus.

My burden basket is full.

Blog Post: Hope

Hope

It does not appear to be an easy task to start a new journey, when one is older and single.

When money is important and the world one knew seems upside down and in distress. 
I've been looking online at all types of information to get a sense for areas including even the one where I actually live.

Today, I discovered that the many towns and communities that I would be interested in starting a new journey, seem to have an enormous amount of overnight listings for homes and condos. Even where I live people are buying up or renting out homes and condos on one type of lodging service or another.

 
Is this the trend now? 

Families are bunking up in one home to make ends meet or just to have a roof over their head. Big homes for large extended families in the year 2022, which leaves small families, couples and singles without housing options.

Couples buying homes and then renting out the extra room or rooms on Airb&b for enough nights to pay the taxes and other expenses.

 
Can't even wrap my head around the whole process, especially during a pandemic. And if that is one's process to make ends meet, how about the family neighbors, whose neighbor is now is just an agency booking tourists.

I found a different direction. Been watching it for many years now. The mobile home venture started by TenFold of the UK really caught my attention. If you like the Transformers then this housing adventure is exciting. Of course, for me, this is "across the pond" but along comes Boxabl in the USA.

 
I find them interesting and pursuing learning more about this young company. 
This is a game changer for housing on many levels. Still gathering information and all the possibilities. 

Update editing March 9, 2023