1. No. The first amendment pertains to government restrictions on free speech. 2. I highly doubt a judge or jury would believe that the individual's life was i

1. No. The first amendment pertains to government restrictions on free speech. 2. I highly doubt a judge or jury would believe that the individual's life was in danger if they didn't sign this. Update: #1 is why having a few large conglomerate companies "in bed" with government is dangerous. The government can't hush you up but if you and most everyone else works for the few government appeasing companies then those companies could threaten to fire you... effectively diminishing [political and/or government] dissent and protest.