Freedom of Expression or not??

[mikefaith]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA.

Can I freely out of either anger or frustration express myself using profound language directly towards a store manager while in a store as a result of my dissatisfaction of customer service? Is this illegal?

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA.

Can I freely out of either anger or frustration express myself using profound language directly towards a store manager while in a store as a result of my dissatisfaction of customer service? Is this illegal?

Depends. Define "profound language".

Are you prepared to be escorted out of the store by security and told to never step foot on their premises again???

 

[Silverplum]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA.

Can I freely out of either anger or frustration express myself using profound language directly towards a store manager while in a store as a result of my dissatisfaction of customer service? Is this illegal?

Were you quoting the Bible?

Some philosopher?

 

[Proserpina]

were you quoting the bible?

Some philosopher?

...

 

[BOR]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? VA.

Can I freely out of either anger or frustration express myself using profound language directly towards a store manager while in a store as a result of my dissatisfaction of customer service? Is this illegal?

Generally, only if it rises to the level of "disorderly conduct", this may be a fine line, so control the anger meter.

 

[Gail in Georgia]

No harm in using "profound" language...

Now, "profane" language might be a different matter.

Gail

 

[mikefaith]

Can you say that the stores policy is BS and tell the manager to go Fu** yourself ? There was no physical assault of any kind just comments and insults as result of a customer being threaten and dissatisfied with ridiculously poor customer service. Again, Is this illegal? Is this considered freedom of expression allowable by virtue of our First Amendment Law?

 

[BOR]

Can you say that there policy is BS and call the manager a Mother Fu****. There was no physical assault of any kind just comments and insults as result of a customer being threaten and dissatisfied with ridiculously poor customer service. Again, Is this illegal? Is this considered freedom of expression allowable by virtue of our First Amendment Law?

As long as that was it, no perceived lunges, fist balled up, etc., yes, it is protected. The Cohen v. California case where the man wore a jacket in the Court house hall, F... the draft, was upheld as protected speech.

The Michigan "Canoe" case where the Father swore at the kids was dismissed under free speech reasons.

 

[justalayman]

The Michigan "Canoe" case where the Father swore at the kids was dismissed under free speech reasons.

you might want to research that one BOR. If I remember correctly, it was not decided based on free speech but the law itself was unconstitutional as it only applied to profane language uttered within earshot of a woman or child.

one thing the OP needs to realize it the store manager can ban the OP from the store for using such language and if he refuses to leave or comes back after being banned, he can be arrested for trespass.

 

[Proserpina]

(Am I alone in wondering to myself, "Why bother?")

 

[Silverplum]

(Am I alone in wondering to myself, "Why bother?")

Not at all.

We oughta go shoe shopping, instead.

 

[Proserpina]

Not at all.

We oughta go shoe shopping, instead.

And if the shoes are of appalling quality once we get home, we should then return them to the Horrid Shoe Store and yell at their customer service folk, right?

 

[Silverplum]

And if the shoes are of appalling quality once we get home, we should then return them to the Horrid Shoe Store and yell at their customer service folk, right?

I am not capable of such behavior, and neither are you.

 

[Proserpina]

I am not capable of such behavior, and neither are you.

<--- polishing the wings and the halo

 

[mikefaith]

WOW, you people are no help at all.

Does someone have the knowledge and interest to answer my questions? With interest please.

And if the shoes are of appalling quality once we get home, we should then return them to the Horrid Shoe Store and yell at their customer service folk, right?