[oclug] rogers EUA

David F. Skoll dfs at roaringpenguin.com
Wed Mar 20 22:38:44 EST 2002


On Wed, 20 Mar 2002, Brad Barnett wrote:

> OK, the next time a minority comes into your place of business, tell them
> you don't want them their because of their colour or race.  See what
> happens if you legally if you do it to the wrong person.

What will happen?  Can you point me to any reference?

And what if I decline to give a reason?

> > Why not?  If you don't like it, go to another ISP.  The right to freedom
> > of speech applies to government restrictions; private organizations
> > can censor content if they so desire.

> Heh.  Let's see what happens if Bell Canada disconnects someone's phones
> based on the fact that they are communist.

As I said in context which you deleted, Bell is regulated.  Ma-and-Pa-ISP
can certainly take down a communist Web site if they are anti-communist.

--
David.




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