I think I heard it in a podcast once, but I’ve forgotten which one and haven’t been able to track down the source again. The idea was basically this: The first

I think I heard it in a podcast once, but I’ve forgotten which one and haven’t been able to track down the source again. The idea was basically this: The first amendment of the constitution is written so that each part is dependent on the previous parts. Religion is protected because religion is what you think and believe. Next speech is protected. It’s listed after religion because what you say is determined by what you think. Freedom of the press protects what you say widely. Next the right to assemble is protected because what you write in the press may inspire groups to form to petition the government for change which is the final item.