Re:FBI releases documents that confirm they proactively spy ...
by JackpotDen on Thursday October 25, 2012 @06:35AM
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>>Freedom of speech must include the freedom to remain silent.
>Why would you think that?
The same reason that atheism is covered under freedom of religion.
This is pretty standard and has been for (at least) decades. The constitutional injunction is against self incrimination. You can be forced to testify against others, and a whole lot of people have been thrown in jail over the years for refusing to do so.
>Freedom of speech must include the freedom to remain silent.
Why would you think that?
>Fourth amendment protections against search and seizure should apply as well.
This is beyond weak as a constitutional argument.