[kova12]

> They want to shut down our right to be heard in the first place.

there's no such right, never been. Just because one has a right to speak, doesn't make it an obligation for others to listen

[dghlsakjg]

The first amendment explicitly gives you the right to petition the government. They actually do have to listen.

[em-bee]

citizens have a right to be heard by their government.

[kbelder]

That's mostly true, but may not be in the case of government representatives.