Do Our First Amendment Rights Apply to AFF???

[staysharp]

I'm wondering if our God given inalienable rights as human beings applies to AFF? Since this is a religious internet communal and I assume we are all Americans, shouldn't we have the same freedom of expression here as we do in public?

I realize this is a privately funded forum, nevertheless the tentacles of our laws extend into the crevices of private corporations. I am unaware of any private clubs that have the power to supercede the Bill of Rights?

Is it lawful to ban individuals who intimidate the scripturally weak? Is it further lawful to censure threads that speak against the Administration?

If we were in Cuba I would understand.

[drummerboy_dave]

Oh, please!

[Sam]

oh boy!!!

[James Griffin]

Originally Posted by staysharp

I'm wondering if our God given inalienable rights as human beings applies to AFF? Since this is a religious internet communal and I assume we are all Americans, shouldn't we have the same freedom of expression here as we do in public?

I realize this is a privately funded forum, nevertheless the tentacles of our laws extend into the crevices of private corporations. I am unaware of any private clubs that have the power to supercede the Bill of Rights?

Is it lawful to ban individuals who intimidate the scripturally weak? Is it further lawful to censure threads that speak against the Administration?

If we were in Cuba I would understand.

As an attorney it is rare I get to give a succinct unequivocal answer but this case is that exception.

Does the 1st Amendment apply to AFF the same as public speech?

The answer is NO.

[Admin]

Originally Posted by staysharp

I'm wondering if our God given inalienable rights as human beings applies to AFF? Since this is a religious internet communal and I assume we are all Americans, shouldn't we have the same freedom of expression here as we do in public?

I realize this is a privately funded forum, nevertheless the tentacles of our laws extend into the crevices of private corporations. I am unaware of any private clubs that have the power to supercede the Bill of Rights?

Is it lawful to ban individuals who intimidate the scripturally weak? Is it further lawful to censure threads that speak against the Administration?

If we were in Cuba I would understand.

As you stated, this is a privately funded forum. Those who post here, are guests in another person's house. As guests, they are expected to abide by the rules as they are stated. If you are unaware of the rules of this forum, you can find a direct link to them in the signature below.

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by James Griffin

As an attorney it is rare I get to give a succinct unequivocal answer but this case is that exception.

Does the 1st Amendment apply to AFF the same as public speech?

The answer is NO.

A succinct enequivocal answer and free to boot! Thanks JG!

[staysharp]

Originally Posted by James Griffin

As an attorney it is rare I get to give a succinct unequivocal answer but this case is that exception.

Does the 1st Amendment apply to AFF the same as public speech?

The answer is NO.

Dear James, would you be so kind as to tell us why?

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by staysharp

Dear James, would you be so kind as to tell us why?

He might have to start charging us then.

[Ron]

Free speech isn't really free, there are restrictions.
I can not go to a crowed theater & yell "fire", nor can I go to an airport and yell,
"I have a bomb."

Witness that baptist group going to funerals of soldiers & trying to protest, they had court orders restricting them.

Free speech does have limitations believe it or not.

[staysharp]

Originally Posted by Admin

As you stated, this is a privately funded forum. Those who post here, are guests in another person's house. As guests, they are expected to abide by the rules as they are stated. If you are unaware of the rules of this forum, you can find a direct link to them in the signature below.

What am I asking is this: Does that mean no jews, blacks, gays, etc. A privately held club like a "men's club" cannot exclude women legally. This has been challenged in the courts and has been defeated.

It wasn't that long ago that blacks were not allowed on some golf courses in the south or in the country clubs even though those clubs had private rules. I understand we are guests, but can the "homeowner" make rules that violate our civil rights?