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Gaaark writes:
"The First Amendment has been upheld in the United States!
Dan McCall has been making T-shirts and mugs that parody the National Security Agency as "the only part of government that actually listens" for over a decade. In 2011, he got a cease-and-desist letter from the NSA and from the Department of Homeland Security. Last October, McCall filed a lawsuit saying his shirts and mugs parodied the government agency and were therefore protected by the First Amendment.
'Citizens shouldn't have to worry whether criticizing government agencies will get them in trouble or not,' said Public Citizen's Paul Levy, who filed the suit on McCall's behalf. 'This settlement proves the First Amendment is there to protect citizens' rights to free speech.'
Now, the NSA has admitted: McCall is right ."
(Score: 5, Insightful) by Hyper on Thursday February 20 2014, @12:33PM
At least you can still go to a court to have constitutional rights confirmed.
In many countries he would be sitting in a deep dark dank deserted dungeon cell. No doubt the NSA have an oubliette waiting for him for when he crosses the law and gives them an excuse.
(Score: 5, Informative) by Deflagro on Thursday February 20 2014, @06:41PM
This is true. All you need is a suspicion of terrorism and you can be held indefinitely without trial or any need for evidence. Go Patriot Act!