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Originally posted by SM2
What do they think the first amendment is protecting? Speech that is only polite and courteous? If it was polite and courteous it would need protection. When will these a@$hats in government learn to stop infringing on rights? If you find something that someone says is offensive, or they are harassing you online, it is very easy to turn off or block that individual. These laws are really getting out of hand and people need to stop being to damn thin skinned. What happen to America? Are we just a nation of weak, thin skinned sissies that we cant take a little insulting? Grow up America, we do not need coddling, grow a set already. This politically correct crap makes about as much sense as a football bat and all the little weenies that subscribe to it need to put down the granola, walk away from the drum circle and grow a pair.
Originally posted by silent thunder
It just struck me: Isn't ATS headquartered in Arizona? In Scottsdale, if I'm not mistaken.
If so, I wonder if this law would have a particular effect on ATS. I'm no lawyer but I wonder whether this wold be a factor.
Originally posted by AnimositisominA
Give yourselves an ole pat on the back. This shows that we are doing something right. Although I think the author of the article is going a bit overboard, this, if true shows that people in power are scared. If this is a ploy to censor, or shut down our voices, it may be a blessing in disguise. Maybe people will then choose to interact on a more personable level if they can't do it over a computer. Just a thought.
Originally posted by TheMindWar
Why Arizona I wonder? What speech is comming out of Arizona that thy want to shut up?
Originally posted by Taupin Desciple
Originally posted by TheMindWar
Why Arizona I wonder? What speech is comming out of Arizona that thy want to shut up?
Mine.
Actually, there are so many ways to hide your IP address a number of times at the SAME time, if anyone wants to know.....I'm in Morocco right now. Or is it Denver?
Wait a minute, I'm in Honolulu now.
Prove me wrong.
The Media Coalition, focused on 1st Amendment issues, has sent a memo to Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer, saying the changes expand the the bill to cover more than was probably intended.
As the note points out, nothing in the bill explicitly states that the objectional communication must be directed at an individual, something that could be assumed when it focused on telephone communication.
The group goes on to say, "There is no requirement that the recipient or subject of the speech actually feel offended, annoyed or scared. It is unclear if the communication must be intended to offend or annoy a specific person or if a general intent to do so is sufficient."
Originally posted by AnimositisominA
Originally posted by Taupin Desciple
Originally posted by TheMindWar
Why Arizona I wonder? What speech is comming out of Arizona that thy want to shut up?
Mine.
Actually, there are so many ways to hide your IP address a number of times at the SAME time, if anyone wants to know.....I'm in Morocco right now. Or is it Denver?
Wait a minute, I'm in Honolulu now.
Prove me wrong.
Check my IP. Its AZ, as I'm sure that anyone else from AZ doesn't choose to conceal themselves. You wanna know why? We have the guns.
That was a joke by the way. A very unfunny joke.
Originally posted by metamagic
I think puppies can be really cute.
Originally posted by AnimositisominA
reply to post by Taupin Desciple
I guess I just don't have much faith in politicians these days. As if I ever have. I could honestly see her signing it and going quiet for a while. I'd watch her on this issue because it is black and white. Does she side with the citizens, or does she drop the facade and go with the good ole boys? I don't have that answer.
Yet.
.
Originally posted by Taupin Desciple
Originally posted by metamagic
I think puppies can be really cute.
Well I don't so I think that statement is offensive. They're not cute.....they're expensive. Not only will I turn you in to the authorities, I'm going to sue you for the mental anguish you caused me by making me read that by posting it on the internet. Not only can law enforcement track you down to arrest you, my lawyer can track you down so I can sue you.
See the insanity this bill would cause?