[Rusty0604]

The cell phone providers claim they are trying to protect their service contracts. But unlocking your phone, which is property that you paid for, and switching to another service using that phone, doesn’t negate the service contract. It just prevents making you buy a new phone. I’m glad people are standing up to this control. Next thing you know they’ll want you to buy a new TV if you switch cable companies.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Most Free Republic people support the idea of freedom of contract. Well there are consequences to such a doctrine. To illustrate: Assume I offer to sell you a Widget." As part of the contract of sale-(and buy/sell is nothing but a simple contract)-I put in a clause stating by purchasing this widget you promise not to put in a X factor. You say fine! "I promise not to put in an X Factor." "A Contract is nothing but a promise or set promises supported by adequate consideration that something shall or shall not happen in the future."

Now question; Should the law and courts support this contract? Explicitly you are asking the legislature and courts to modify the initial promise you made the "Widget" provider.