The most important right in the English Bill of Rights is that the government should protect the right to free speech: "The freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament." Freedom of speech stops powerful people from taking control of the government and allows people to feel comfortable with speaking up for what they believe in. It also gives people the opportunity to hear different sides of an argument and to perhaps change their own opinion. While other rights are important, the right to free speech affects all and is one that is cherished by all. For this and the above reasons, I believe the right to free speech is most important to my government today.
