Liking Something On Facebook Not A Protected Right: Judge

[Bugbatter]

NORFOLK, Va. — The “like” button on Facebook seems like a relatively clear way to express your support for something. But a federal judge says that doesn’t mean clicking it is constitutionally protected speech.

Exactly what a “like” means — if anything — played a part in a case in Virginia involving six people who say Hampton Sheriff B.J. Roberts fired them for supporting an opponent in his 2009 re-election bid, which he won.

The workers sued, saying their First Amendment rights were violated.

Complete Article:
http://myfox8.com/2012/05/04/judge-facebook-likes-not-constitutionally-protected-speech/

[Hoov]

So if you think there could be legal action resulting from the mouse click, then you should write it out instead of clicking the mouse button.