first amendment rights

[Wendy <WENDY@compuserve.com>]

sujal wrote:

>On the contrary, Rob, this makes very good sense.  In addition to
>restricting the government directly, the First Amendment also restricts
>individuals (and companies) from using the government to restrict
>someone else's protected speech.

>In this case, Microsoft is apparently using broad motions for contempt
>in an effort to keep reporters and publications from publishing
>disparaging or critical materials by creating fear about being sued. 
>Pretty heavy handed, if you ask me.  Additionally, this is protected
>speech, in the case of Wendy's books/articles, and the C/Net guy.

exactly right. for further detail on how the law works in this regard,
read the court filings. Microsoft has been misusing the courts in an 
attempt  to squelch public debate.   wgr