Google sent user data to the cops, who are a government institution. The discussion is about whether or not they were right to do so, and everyone agrees that they were. Neither you or the person I replied to seem to…
The first amendment also isn't as limited as you implied, no matter how much you might wish it. Shouting "fire!" in a crowded theater is not protected because of the danger, not because the theater is privately owned.…
First amendment protections from law enforcement (who these comments were reported to) absolutely apply to comments made on Google property, and anywhere else. It's disheartening to see such a stupid take on HN.
Google sent user data to the cops, who are a government institution. The discussion is about whether or not they were right to do so, and everyone agrees that they were. Neither you or the person I replied to seem to…
The first amendment also isn't as limited as you implied, no matter how much you might wish it. Shouting "fire!" in a crowded theater is not protected because of the danger, not because the theater is privately owned.…
First amendment protections from law enforcement (who these comments were reported to) absolutely apply to comments made on Google property, and anywhere else. It's disheartening to see such a stupid take on HN.