The national Do Not Call list has been put on hold by a judge that says it violates the telemarketers freedom of speech. Since when does the freedom of speech provision allow someone to barge into a private home to relay their message? As 51 million Americans have chosen to say, telemarketing calls are an invasion of privacy. At the very least, we should be able to opt out of receiving these unrequested phone calls.

Personally, I think that the national Do Not Call registry does not go far enough. The registry allows charities, pollsters and politicians to still call you. I think they should be included in the ban. Or, at the very least, create another registry so people can opt out of these allowed calls. I'll be the first to sign up for that registry. If I want to give money to a charity, I'll find them.

I have a phone for my personal use. I don't call these people, and I've never asked them to call me. It's the same with my e-mail accounts. Once Congress listens to the people and does something to save the Do Not Call registry, they should follow up with legislation to prevent unwanted spam. It's a nuisance that no one should have to put up with. And it's about damn time someone does something about it.

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