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> If the constitution protects a right, it does so regardless of whether the government or another entity is involved. Most rights guaranteed or actions forbid
by zerocrates 6y ago
> If the constitution protects a right, it does so regardless of whether the government or another entity is involved.
Most rights guaranteed or actions forbidden by the Constitution only restrict the government. The First Amendment is one of those.
- giantg2 6y agoI worded it incorrectly. What I'm saying is that the government can restrict you the same as another entity via contract law. Perhaps the best example of this is when someone signs up for the military - there are many restrictions on what a person can do or say, even off-duty.
- dragonwriter 6y ago> What I'm saying is that the government can restrict you the same as another entity via contract law. Perhaps the best example of this is when someone signs up for the military That's probably the worst example, since most of the restrictions that apply when that occurs are via special law (e.g., the UCMJ) applicable only to that situation, not contract law to which private parties have recourse.
- giantg2 6y agoYou're missing the important part. How did that person become subject to the UCMJ? They signed a contract for service.