Chelsea Manning ordered to be released [pdf]
It seems to me that the 1st Amendment should, in principle, give you the right to remain silent in any circumstances (including when you&#x27;re subpoenaed). After all, shouldn&#x27;t freedom of speech include the freedom to not speak - isn&#x27;t remaining silent in of itself a form of expression?<p>I understand that this is not at all how the courts have interpreted the constitution, but it remains my gut interpretation - that individuals should have the right to freedom of speech and silence. I also believe, for the similar reasons, that lying to an FBI officer, when not under oath, should be constitutionally protected.