Lexxi_Bo_Bexxi

the first amendment guarantees the right to speak out against the government, but not used as being able to call another person a name correct? That would be slander am I right?
if you have a site you used please cite it. I'm attempting to prove a person wrong. thank you for all your help!
sorry i should clarify my question. by asking someone to take down something that is interfering with another person's life is that taking away their freedom of speech?
this is on myspace so her right to "expression" is not covered?
this situation is indeed slander.

Eric (Rockin' Rick)

Wrong.
The first amendment protects ALL speech, even hate speech.
We are to be held responsible for our actions. If I resort to name calling I may be subject to your retaliation.

It says "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

It says NO LAW. Congress cannot abridge, which means to limit or censor, speech at all. Private entities however DO have permission, like a web host.

Name calling would be libel, not slander, same idea. A person can be sued for libel. Again we all have the right to say what we wish, but may have to face the consequences.

Calling someone a liar can get you in trouble, you'd have to prove they lied. Calling them a poop face or something is an "opinion".