they're not to ask any difficult questions, or say anything that might embarrass a politician, at politicians speeches? This agreement is called a loyalty waiver.
Shouldn't this behavior be reserved for oppressive regimes, rather than free and democratic ones?
2006-07-30 04:26:13 · 3 answers · asked by Starling 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
That certainly doesn't sound very "American", does it? But then again, the U.S. government hasn't been very "American" for over 140 years.
2006-07-30 04:43:25 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Holiday 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's not allowed. And threat of force or jail time for exercising valid 1st Amendment rights constitutes duress, making any such waiver invalid.
BTW, this sort of behavior is reserved for oppressive regimes. Most people just haven't noticed how much the current administration has become one.
2006-07-30 11:33:32 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. you're free to sign it or not. If you don't want to agree to the terms of an agreement...simply do without.
2006-07-30 11:30:18 · answer #3 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋