To: PghBaldy
Nope. The constitution only restricts the actions of the government and government officials.
In short, private individual says "You! shut up!" - no constitutional issue.
Public official says "You! shut up!" - constitutional violation.
To: FreedomFighter78
It is my understanding FreedomFighter78 that by accepting federal funds via research grants and federal aid to students, even "private" institutions are required to adhere to legal and constitutional rules. This includeas all the amendments.
Hillsdale College is the only college that refuses to accept any federal aid, even indirectly for this very reason. So the ACLU is being disingenuous when it fails to support free speech on private universities.
9 posted on
10/22/2006 12:15:04 PM PDT by
moneyrunner
(I have not flattered its rank breath, nor bowed to its idolatries a patient knee.)
To: FreedomFighter78
Well then, maybe I should have been more precise. I was referring to civil rights laws which say what private orgs may do (companies etc).
11 posted on
10/22/2006 12:34:15 PM PDT by
PghBaldy
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