

Ernest Giardino
Like any citizen in any city in America, Ernest Giardino is free to peacefully share his religious beliefs on a public sidewalk. The First Amendment is his permit.


Zachary Hebb
The law and Constitution grant all people the right to express their religious beliefs and speak freely, even if what they say is controversial.


Pastor Ronnie Holmes
A public park is the pinnacle of a free speech forum. Silencing speech there is unconstitutional and outrageous.


Gabriel Olivier
No American should be criminally charged for sharing their faith in public.


Tarin Swain
Silencing a private citizen’s prayer during public comment time at a public meeting is abhorrent to the First Amendment.


Stephen Atkerson—Georgia State University
The First Amendment protects the right of all citizens to speak to the minds of willing listeners.