*flush*... There goes the USA. Make way for the fundamental transformation. I give you the USSA: United Socialist States of Amerika.
Since when is free speech banned in a public forum?
If you don’t like the content of the speech, move on. Kinda like the FCC banning certain types of shows.
If you don’t like the content, don’t sue, just change the channel.
Why do you think a private mall is a public forum?
There was a time when a business owner had the right to do whatever they wanted, to serve who they wanted, to price things how they wanted.
A lot of that right has been taken away, and in some cases we might even conservatively agree about the infringement of rights. Should a private business be allowed to serve only jewish people, or only blacks, or only men?
Should a business be allowed to have steps to their door without putting in a wheelchair ramp? Should a business be allowed to let people smoke in their establishment, or to ban it?
Should a business have the right to decide to let people carry weapons, or not? Should a business be allowed to dictate a dress code? Shirts and Shoes required?
Where would YOU draw the line regarding private ownership rights? If I have a Halloween haunt walkthrough at my house, and some kids are swearing, do I violate the first amendment and destroy the country if I kick them off my property?
What makes a private mall enough of a “public forum” that the mall owner loses his right to operate his business as he sees fit?
If people don’t like the “no talking” policy, they don’t have to shop at the mall. Isn’t that how it should work? Why should the government dictate to the mall what speech is OK for their property?