The unfortunate reality today is that we are living in a country where you really have to be afraid of the consequences of exercising your Constitutional right

The unfortunate reality today is that we are living in a country where you really have to be afraid of the consequences of exercising your Constitutional right of free speech and assembly. I am going to exercise my right of free speech right here by strenuously disagreeing with this comment, and point to my comment posted at the same comment level https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5988216 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5988216 in this thread in which I announce that I am unafraid to protest publicly with my wife the first-generation immigrant naturalized American citizen and with my minor children. I still believe we can fix this within the legal and political framework already in place. Next election be very careful about who you vote for. I'll quote this part of your longer comment too, for agreement. Yes, vote carefully (that's why I'm a ticket-splitting voter, because I vote carefully). On the other hand, don't be afraid to protest as part of the Restore the Fourth protests. We can all express our opinions openly, early and often. I'm not afraid of exercising my right to free speech--not here on HN, and not anywhere else.