> They certainly can pick roles based on the statements of an individual. Technically, in California, they can't if the statements are part of the political pr

> They certainly can pick roles based on the statements of an individual. Technically, in California, they can't if the statements are part of the political process. Or at least they will get a pretty nominal fine if they do. See http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=lab&group=01001-02000&file=1101-1106 http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=lab&gr... Your two examples, of course, are not political activity per se, so wouldn't fall under these regulations.