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[branford]

134. She violated the spirit of the First Amendment - freedom for each of us to choose what we watch.

I'm perfectly aware her conduct did not involve government action. However, saying her behavior only amounted to vandalism, theft and violating her fiduciary obligations as an employee is hardly an enthusiastic defense. These criminal statutes are applicable because the First Amendment does not protect the OP. Protesters have often tried to argue that their vandalism and related conduct is protected speech. They have yet to be successful.

I doubt any here on this thread defending her actions would be nearly so enthusiastic if her employer were liberal, and a conservative employee not only changed the channel from MSNBC, but altered passwords and stole a remote to ensure that the employer could not return to their channel of choice. Do I even need to raise the issue of substituting one's judgment for others in other matters such as the abortion debate?