The First Amendment is not a shield for violence Jul 2, 2026 Jul 2, 2026 0 1 of 2 NOLAN FINLEY El-Sayed Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Abdul El-Sayed has a curious interpretation of both free speech and how justice should be applied.kAm%96 s6>@4C2E:4 42?5:52E6 7@C |:49:82?VD @A6? $6?2E6 D62E :D D6==:?8 E96 :562 E92E E96 u:CDE p>6?5>6?E 4@G6CD G:@=6?46 2?5 G2?52=:D>[ :7 5@?6 :? 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