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"They neglect to mention that the “parents” that taped the previous conference violated state statute and are defendants in an ongoing civil suit (such remedy is also
detailed in state statute), even though the MassNews itself recently published another editorial about that suit."

They are enjoined in a civil suit because no crime was committed, since the conference was a public event held using state funds. GLSN is bringing the civil suit, I think; correct me if I am wrong.

The "parents" and their organization was forbidden by court order to discuss the matter publicly, or to distribute the tape they had made, and the Mass Legislature was told that they could not discuss the matter either, at a time when the funding of the program was to be debated.

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Mass Legislature was told that they could not discuss the matter either, at a time when the funding of the program was to be debated.

That's a fundamental balance of powers issue -- I'd think no court could limit the speech within a state legislature chamber. Can you expound on that issue?