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Freedom of the Press

"I'm home." Calvin said indifferently.

Even when Hobbes, his tiger, pounced on him and blasted them both into the backyard, Calvin didn't seem to notice.

"Woo hoo hoo!" yelled Hobbes.

He didn't realize that Calvin was walking towards the door.

"Why so glum?" Hobbes asked Calvin.

Calvin took a big breath, then said "WelligotthepositionofheadjournalistintheschoolpaperandIreallyreallydon'twanttobutmisswormwoodsaysIhavetoandIalreadyhaveamuontainofhomeworkandmomsaysifmygradesdon'timprovenotvforamonthandthisisjustanotherthingtoworryabout!"

Calvin's face turned blue, then purple.

"Calvin, breathe." Hobbes said.

Calvin collapsed on the floor, gasping for air.

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In Calvin's room, Calvin was reading his history book, although he seemed to be reading the same paragraph over and over.

"The first amendment states that Congress shall pass no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.", said the paragraph.

"Why can't the government speak English?" thought Calvin.

"Problems with your homework?" asked Hobbes.

"Yeah." said Calvin. "I don't understand a word of this."

"Maybe I can help."

"Yeah, and pigs will fly."

"I believe I've been insulted!"

"Yes you have, furball!"

"You mutton face!"

"Chowder head!"

They started fighting.

"CALVIN, QUIT BANGING AROUND AND DO YOUR HOMEWORK!"

They stopped fighting.

"So, need any help?"

"Shut up."

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"AARGH!" Calvin yelled.

"Calvin, all it means is that the government can't support or deny rights to any certain religion, can't stop people from telling or writing the truth…" explained Hobbes.

"That's it!" Calvin yelled.

"What's it?"

"The first amendment! It's the answer to my problems!"

"How?"

"I can write anything in the school paper as long as it's true!"

Me and my big mouth, thought Hobbes. I could've kept quiet, but NO!