How has religious fundamentalism impacted events in the middle east over the last several decades?

Religious fundamentalism has a great influence on the Middle East.  This is especially true in terms of religious and other civil liberties since people have to follow the strict Muslim laws and everything is influence by religion.  Even during modern times when changes are now taking place, Fundamentalism still has a firm hold on society dictating what is and is not allowed.

- "schenck v. united states, case in which the u.s. supreme court ruled on march 3, 1919, that the freedom of speech protection afforded in the u.s. constitution's first amendment could be restricted if the words spoken or printed represented to society a “clear and present danger.” "

- speech aimed to potentially create danger could be banned.

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