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No, that goes to the guy who's flipped through all the channels three times looking for it.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#23
I did that at my old gym. Ten cable boxes/ten TVs. I blocked Faux and set a password.
onehandle
Aug 2013
#14
That's a mighty big responsibility you've taken on there, deciding what others
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#291
True, perhaps, but since I gave up my lease on the big glass house some time ago . . .
MrModerate
Aug 2013
#68
So if people want to block a known racist like Al Sharpton they have a right to do so
Nuclear Unicorn
Aug 2013
#160
Al Sharpton's show is not the equivalent of the entire Fox "news" network
FoxNewsSucks
Aug 2013
#284
Would you gag a public speaker spouting Fox News talking points in the public square, to, ya know,
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#305
'...me or anyone else'??? And how do you justify to yourself that you can decide what others
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#289
You don't have the right to be free from offense in every public place. The owner of the TV and
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#309
She violated the spirit of the First Amendment - freedom for each of us to choose what we watch.
branford
Aug 2013
#134
You asked what exception to the first amendment covered the OP's conduct - that was it.
whopis01
Aug 2013
#157
Consider a conservative standing on his soapbox in the public square spouting RW talking points.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#302
You're right - gagging is not the appropriate response to speech one opposes.
Maedhros
Aug 2013
#328
The OP did not just change the channel - she rendered the TV inoperable by applying
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#287
You really don't get it, do you? I'm not being snarky, but you really don't seem to
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#295
I don't believe this is a freedom of speech issue. It's just censorship and authoritarianism.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#300
But see the people who would want to block MSNBC couldn't figure out how to do it.
Maraya1969
Aug 2013
#231
You'll learn even less watching The Three Stooges. Does that give the OP the right to police
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#241
Some people might enjoy Fox, others might enjoy MSNBC. Would you be OK if half the people
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#243
Have you attempt to change hearts and minds of any FauxSnewZ viewers? They get violent
Vincardog
Aug 2013
#153
Fox News should have had it's license revoked a long time ago for fraud against the public.
The Wielding Truth
Aug 2013
#282
Having an opinion, even offensive or bigoted ones, does not constitute fraud.
branford
Aug 2013
#283
I disagree with the public airwaves being used to purposely lie and distort truth for political gain.
The Wielding Truth
Aug 2013
#315
Oh, so the TV was your private property, being used on your private property? No.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#322
Please stop sending me private messages. If you wish to address my posts, you can do so here.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#327
Fox News is a cable channel. You can only access it via cable, satellite, or SiriusXM radio.
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#321
The OP didn't just change the channel, she altered password and stole the remote.
branford
Aug 2013
#136
Those drop ceilings have concealed a LOT of white powder over the years.
Spitfire of ATJ
Aug 2013
#17
I get Fox and CNN (which is almost as bad these days) forced on me in all kinds of environments
Lydia Leftcoast
Aug 2013
#28
I think the conventional wisdom is that people like the distraction of the television.
branford
Aug 2013
#54
I've done done something similar a few times in different places in the past 5 years.
Zorra
Aug 2013
#29
Fox is mind numbing in it's hypocrisy, lies, complete distortion of American history and politics
mountain grammy
Aug 2013
#45
Maybe some of us just have principles we stick to, even when we disagree with the outcome?
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#247
Here's how an adult would handle such a situation.. Y'kow, someone raised with taste and manners:
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#273
And who exactly made the OP the Queen and gave her the power to determine what anyone should watch?
branford
Aug 2013
#61
Let's use our liberal superpowers, sneak over to their house, and block it on their tvs too!
FSogol
Aug 2013
#109
Are you sure you responded to the correct poster? I never said anything about the 1st amendment.
FSogol
Aug 2013
#254
Lots of people don't understand that private citizens aren't in a position to abrogate 1A.
DisgustipatedinCA
Aug 2013
#256
No, only you have choice. Everyone else bows to your wishes. Aren't you something!
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#276
Well, her and the peanut gallery that's shown up to cheer on her poor manners,
Flatulo
Aug 2013
#274
No, not really - they can watch from their phones, or desks, or listen in their car ....
Myrina
Aug 2013
#105
If the other employees are watching for and she doesn't want to watch it then they are imposing
OregonBlue
Aug 2013
#108
Nailed it. I also (purely curious) looked at some of their posts. Am still wondering why they are on
OregonBlue
Aug 2013
#149
Yes they do. I got Macy's to turn off FOX in the waiting area by the dressing rooms
Hekate
Aug 2013
#117
If I posted in RW forums, my point would be no different if the situation were reversed.
branford
Aug 2013
#139
i FORGOT TO MENTION, I made the 'landing' channel MSNBC (nbc News or whatever)
DainBramaged
Aug 2013
#122
Sweet. I think society would run so much better if more people "who knew better"
hughee99
Aug 2013
#148
Nope but since you don't get it, I think I'll just ignore you like the people who hate me
DainBramaged
Aug 2013
#194
wow.. How are they defending Faux news? I think you are putting words in their mouth.
GalaxyHunter
Aug 2013
#219
haha. I could care less if you do. I was just pointing out that I think you acted like a child.
GalaxyHunter
Aug 2013
#198
Another kick because this is just too much fun watching heads explode right in front of us
Hekate
Aug 2013
#245
Please post pics of the freepers's faces when they figure out they can't put FAUX on!
backscatter712
Aug 2013
#264
LOL @ Crazy eyes at the forefront. Bachmann would be a great evil psycho in a horror flick. K&R nt
livingwagenow
Aug 2013
#314