No, it is not a violation of the first amendment. The first amendment guarantees the right of the people to freedom of speech/expression/press, etc. In other words, individual people can still speak out about legislation, petitions, boycotts, etc. Corporations are not people, and should not have constitutional rights.
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Having now read the definitions, here's my amendment to the amendment discussion:
The bill, as amended, says "If you come to the government and get a handout, you agree to not do this stuff."
That, too, is fine. If your community service organization wants to influence legislation or go unionbusting, then don't ask the government for money.
Last edited by shakran; 03-24-2009 at 10:17 AM..
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