EdCafe Review

I think the Ed-Cafe went well, especially since this was the first time. It is a new idea and will take some getting used to. There were some blank spots in the converstaions where no one talked, and sometimes eight minutes felt like a long time. In one conversation about the press, we quickly filled the time and the leader still had more notes to talk about. The length depends on the topic and the people taking part in the conversation. It only works if people try to contribute and listen to what the others have to say. I think this is a good way for everyone to become involved in the conversation and have a chance to talk. This is what I took away: the freedom of religion allows people to express religion without punishment, and we don't have any religious wars because of it; the freedom of speech should be protected, unless what you say causes someone to commit suicide, and the freedom of speech can lead to positive change; the freedom of press should be slightly limited because the press has gone overboard with personal information about celebreties and false advertisements that fool people into buying bad products, but, on the other hand, the freedom of press is good for showing opinions and encouraging people to support a certain idea; the freedom to peacefully assemble should still be protected, but people can use other methods to communicate, such as online conversations; the freedom of petition is an important right that can lead to positive changes.