Home of the Free?

[Torone]

Originally posted by Dravyk@Jul 20 2004, 11:01 AM
So much for freedom of speech.

Ronstadt banned from casino for supporting Moore.

http://www.wbex.com/script/headline_newsma...ment&feed_id=44

Last week, Whoopi fired from SlimFast for saying something negative about Bush.

Sounds like those Republican corporate owners are banding together as usual, and, as usual, running scared shitless.

I'll tell you a few things:

The Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech, not a forum.
This applies only to gov't.
Only gov't can censor.

Finally, you come to my house and start talking about how you thought my 2nd wife was, or what a bitch my current wife is, and you'll be lucky JUST to be thrown out. Last guy who tried bitching about my wife took a walk outside with me; and hasn't been...I better shut up!

Point is, gov't can censor; private companies can't. They have every right in the world to fire those who (1) fail to live up to their contract, (2) tarnish the company's image, or (3) disagree with the company's politics.

BTW, in the case of that no-talent, foul-mouthed, dreadlocked broad, the company actually supports the Dems.