Andrus Rodriguez

     This article should remind us of what Cato was trying to explain in his writings, that we should "bear some particular Inconveniences arising from general Blessings," when we enjoy the rights to free expression. Creations are observed and inspire others in different manners but the responsibility of our actions is ultimately up to us to control. With that said it is difficult to just take those actions whether positive or negative, we as the curious creatures that we are, we always want to trace the motivations to one's actions. And that is where it might get out of hand and end up placing limitations on further creations, writings, or forms of expressions. We need to be held accountable for our own actions. Just as Locke said that we "also [need] to secure men from the attempts of a criminal who, having renounced reason" and it is their own reason that failed, not the influence of outside materials. http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-01-11/news/bs-ed-goldberg-20110111_1_tea-parties-exploits-rhetoric