“Restriction of free thought and free speech is the most dangerous of all subversions. It is the one un-American act that could most easily defeat us.” Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas   The first amendment to the Constitution of these United States of America recognizes five rights (or freedoms) – those being the freedom of religion, of speech,...

It is no secret that the Tunisian and Egyptian revolutions have started a new tsunami of sorts in authoritarian regimes of the Middle East. It is quite  heartening to see people on the streets of other major metropolises demanding similar rights and freedoms, as their Egyptian brethren have achieved, after such a momentous and historical movement. When the 18 day long...