Facebook says 'Likes' fall under free speech, supports sheriff fired ...

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[h=1]Facebook says 'Likes' fall under free speech, supports sheriff fired over political controversy[/h]

Daniel Ray Carter is still awaiting his chance to appeal a court's ruling that says Facebook 'Likes' are not considered free speech protected under the Constitution, but he just gained a powerful ally: the social network at the core of the controversy. Facebook this week filed a briefing in support of Carter, who was fired from his deputy sheriff position after "Liking" a page supporting the man running against his boss.

http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/7/3225905/facebook-court-briefing-likes-free-speech