Bruce Ledewitz

==Background==
* Professor of Law at Duquesne University
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: 04/05/2007 - Free speech is being attacked 
Does the Pennsylvania Constitution apply to Professor Bruce Ledewitz of Duquesne University?
According to the learned jurist from Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania Supreme Justice Ronald Castille, the
answer is "no."
I'm a layman of the law, but I am able to read the
Constitution of Pennsylvania: "The Declaration of
Rights Freedom and Speech: Libels. Section 7. The
printing press shall be free to every person who may
undertake to examine the proceedings of the
Legislature or any branch of government, and no law
shall ever to restrain the right thereof."
Ledewitz had the nerve to speak out on the
Pennsylvania Supreme Court's 2 a.m. pay grab ruling
that said "no" to the pay raises for others but "yes"
for themselves and other judges.
Section 7 also states, "The free communication of
thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights
of man." In the United States, both the U.S.
Constitution and now the state Constitution are under
attack. Why?
Some think that in the age of war on terrorism that we
have too much freedom.
We have borne the cost of freedom all these hundred of
years, and today it's "no" to the fundamental rights
our forefathers fought for and died for. I disagree.
Section 7 reads, "No conviction shall be had in any
prosecution for the publication of papers relating to
the official conduct of officers or men in public
capacity."
I would think this applies to the Pennsylvania Supreme
Court's sanction effort against Ledewitz.
Long live our constitutions, and disgrace to those who
dishonor it by their official actions.
Stephen F. Kislock III, Beaver Falls
Ledewitz