Mike DeWine in Alito Confirmation Hearings

On Civil Rights: Disturbed by "free speech zones" in public arena

Lately I believe that we're seeing a disturbing trend. In many cases governments have sought to restrict speech in the public arena. In many towns and cities across the country, individuals are prohibited from placing political signs on their own property. They're told what size they can put out. They're told the times they can put it out, the dates they can put it out, etc. In many public places, individuals have been forced to hold up signs or protest and been confined to free speech zones, far away from the event that they wish to protest. These individuals doing nothing more many times than just standing there with a sign. These sorts of restrictions concern me because they limit the ability of individuals not only to speak but also to be heard in public places, people who want to talk about politics, religion or any other matter of public concern. I think we need to be careful as a society before we limit what people can say and where they can say it. Source: Sam Alito Senate Confirmation Hearings Jan 11, 2006

The above quotations are from Samuel Alito, Senate confirmation hearings for his Supreme Court nomination, January 2006 (plus commentary). Click here for a profile of Mike DeWine.
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