From: "Gerhard Fiedler" Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2004 5:45 AM > I'm not sure I understand "free speech" correctly, but doesn't it mean that > you and anybody else are free to say what you want -- including legal > entities like Google? Doesn't the same free speech warrant Google's right > to sell advertising space to whoever they want (or not sell to whoever they > not want)? Free speech is a part of the constitution, which defines the relationship between government and population. All it means is the government can not you from speaking your point of view. Private companies don't have any legal obligation to let you advertise with them, they are free to turn down your money if they don't like your message. The first amendment prevents the government from ordering them to turn down your money. The second ammendment is the right to bear arms. Does that mean strangers with assault rifles are allowed to parade through your house? Jason _______________________________________________ http://www.piclist.com View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist