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To: P-Marlowe
I don't think I've ever seen such a flagrant violation of the first amendment.

You are correct. This is a violation because this is members of Congress threatening an organization with law if they don't change their speech/message.

This is not you or me threatening NOT to listen to the Ditzie Chicks.

"Congress shall make no law" is the point of the 1st amendment, and these congresscritters failed miserably.

Is it possible to have the SCOTUS rule on a "threat" intended to stifle free speech or does it have to be a finished law?

414 posted on 09/07/2006 6:00:35 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain and proud of it! Supporting our troops means praying for them to WIN!)
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To: All

Hannity on this story now


418 posted on 09/07/2006 6:01:28 PM PDT by mystery-ak (My Son, My Soldier, My Hero..............)
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