A Voice Lost Among the Crowd

Free speech is a wonderful thing to have. The Founders, in their wisdom, granted this right unto all citizens of our proud nation. Too bad we abuse it. James Madison wrote that, although all people should be equal under the law, politics should be saved for only the educated few, as the "common man" at the time would have no comprehension of national politics. However, with the rise of the media, people now can easily voice their opinions in editorials and blogs (which then become regurgitated by the masses) even when they are, to put it lightly, incorrect. The age old adage should be considered at all times, "do not speak unless you know what you're talking about" (often referred to by parents as, "don't open your mouth without thinking first"). The "common voice" is a great concept and all, but all too often the voice of the people drowns out the voice of reason.