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Describe the original intent of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to privacy, and criminals' rights.

Explain current views regarding provisions of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to privacy, and criminals' rights.

Considerations for the future of these provisions.

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Describe the original intent of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to privacy, and criminals' rights.

Explain current views regarding provisions of freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to privacy, and criminals' rights.

Considerations for the future of these provisions.

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The original intent of the freedom of speech and freedom of religion and freedom of privacy, including criminals' rights was to steer away from the rule of King George in England and retain some of the rights and priviledges that the framers and the people of the time did not have in their home country. Thus, the framers wanted the people of the newfound nation ...

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