Which of the Following Was Not a Consideration When Deciding

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a consideration when deciding that the do-not-call registry is consistent with First Amendment rights?

• A) Only commercial speech may be restricted.
• B) It targets speech which invades the privacy of the home, which is considered a personal sanctuary.
• C) Consumers have the right to opt out or stay in, so the option is in their hands.
• D) The callers are often rude and discourteous, so such speech can be interpreted to be a form of obscene speech.
• E) The do-not-call registry materially furthers the government's interests in combating the danger of abusive telemarketing and preventing the invasion of consumer privacy.

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