My take on it, it is the charge of every citizen to be active in the government. The act of Free speech on both sides could be termed in some parts of the world as Rebellion however in the USA it is one of our established rights. The writings of our founding fathers were often curt and to the point and would probably make our current media scream. If you doubt this then look at the writings of Brother Ben Franklin under pseudo names. His work was often great but in current day and age if somebody of national image did it they would be ascounded.
Now if we are talking about taking up arms and forcibly changing the government then that is a different thing entirely. You must first weigh what you have done to change things as is. Then is there any method to resolve things to their rightful state, if there are no options left then we must look at massive changes. Our founding fathers had spent enormous time and effort trying to gain concessions, change, and representation from the English. In the end they were left no options and proceeded with open rebellion, to gain possession of the principle tenants that all man kind are entitled to. The right to bear arms, free speech, the ability to serve the god you choose without a government infringing upon that right, etc....
The name calling, and labeling of people for their comments is nothing new. Unfortunately we have become a weak kneed country that is to focused on political correctness, and does not allow equal discourse upon subjects. If a person cracks a joke or goes against the policy of another who happens to be of a different race you are labeled Racist, prejudice, or otherwise, I need point no further then Scott Baios for an example. Satire, humor, and frank discussions has been a basic free speech that needs to be returned. While I may not agree with somebody, does it mean that I have the right to destroy that person for using his or hers rights? I have the right to turn the TV off/change channels, type in a different website, or be friends with who I choose, instead of destroying a person. Now blatant disregard for humanity, threats, and like things should be addressed by a case by case situation.
I propose that if people are not happy with the current status quo on both sides of the aisle then get involved, make a difference, speak out to your neighbors, friends, and associates. Read the constitution, bill of rights, watch C-span, read federalist/anti-federalist documents, and otherwise educate yourself and others about the past, present, and future. I'm openly consider myself a radical, I believe in the founding principles!
All over the world Freemasons have been known for their ability to calmly speak with open discourse. Yes, we have had our radicals but for the most part we have had thinkers, philosophers, debaters, etc. but in all of that most have spoken with conviction and the greater good of mankind in mind.
