When Does Free Speech End?

I am a self described conservative-libertarian. I believe that we should be allowed to do in our homes what we want, but not to effect (or affect) others with our actions. The ACLU has fought this point of view since its founding in 1919 but have pushed the pedal to the medal since 1990 or so.

In Washington State, the ACLU is supporting a former Green Party candidate who LIED in a campaign ad about her Democratic opponent. She said he had voted to close a center for the handicapped. It never happened. When he called her on it, she said it was her Constitutional right to lie. That the First Amendment allowed her to LIE without repercussion. What? The amazing thing is the Liberal Washington State Supreme Court apparently agrees with her. They have ruled that she is protected in her lie and all future elections will be judged by her example. If wading throughout he crap come election time was not tough enough! The AG for Washington State is appealing.

The ACLU continued with their support of an Oregon woman who had an offensive shirt on during a flight on Southwest Airlines. Fellow passengers complained and she was asked by the flight attendants to change. She balked. The ACLU claims it is her right to free expression. What about the rights of the passengers who paid to be on the flight as well? What about community standards protected by Law? An airplane full of people could be construed as a community.

Lastly, the Oregon Supreme Court is ruling this week on a case debating the legality of live sex shows. Now not strippers and dancers - live SEX on stage. You know, what you do at home with the lights off, they are doing on stage. The ACLU says it is perfectly fine and a matter of free expression. A girl participant in the sex act in the case was underage. She was cited as was the proprietor of the sex shop. The ACLU says no age of consent is legal.

Now juxtapose this: The ACLU wants to put in jail anyone of authority (teacher, principal, lawmaker) who allows prayer in public because it violates, in their opinion, others rights. So much for following the letter of the law and supporting all special interest groups. The ACLU would rather support the North American Man-Boy Love Association than the local church.

A lot has changed in society since the Constitution's ratification in 1787 and not for the better in my opinion.