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One of the most fundamental aspects of American democracy has been the public\u2019s ability to critique power, whether that\u2019s through protest, legislation, or a really funny joke. Today, we take a romp into the history of American comedy, showing no matter how crude, rude, or distasteful the humor may be, Americans have a constitutional right to stand up.<\/p>\n

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One of the most fundamental aspects of American democracy has been the public\u2019s ability to critique power, whether that\u2019s through protest, legislation, or a really funny joke. Today, we take a romp into the history of American comedy, showing no matter how crude, rude, or distasteful the humor may be, Americans have a constitutional right to stand up.<\/em>
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