Who dat say they gonna' abolish the 1st amendment, who dat?

Look, Congress can protect, for a short time-period, intellectual property. Simultaneously, Congress has no authority to abridge the freedom of speech or press. That means, intellectual property can only be legally protected by Congress if that intellectual property does not come in the form of speech or press.

Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest: Go to both this year. After the Saints win their virgin-superbowl, you will not find crazier or better partying anywhere. I know it is called 'Jazz' Fest, but there is lots of non-Jazz stuff. Check the band-listing this year... stuff like Pearl Jam and Van Morrison.