You need a license to drive a car. You don't need a license to write a book, publish a newsletter, to form some sort of organization and assemble, etc... Your

You need a license to drive a car. You don't need a license to write a book, publish a newsletter, to form some sort of organization and assemble, etc... Your license can be revoke if (for example) you get too many DUIs. Your rights to freedom of the press, expression, assembly, etc, can't be revoked.