Why was the first amendment proposed? (What situation existed to make the amendment desired or necessary?

The decision states that legislation cannot overcome social prejudice. can it reinforce social prejudice? how?

What was different about warfare in the early 1800s and early 1900s?

Why does c. wright mills identify critical thinking as one of the most important criteria for the development of intellectual craftsmanship? why is constantly being aware of the biased nature of your reactions and interactions (what c. wright mills calls self-reflexive) key to the development of that critical thinking? finally, why is keeping a file important, how can it lean to intellectual curiosity which can foster critical thinking and to develop a keen analytical mind?