"What these chains are doing is a horrible precedent for the movie business, and it shows exactly how fragile the First Amendment is," said Tom Ortenberg, the president of Lions Gate Entertainment, which is distributing "Fahrenheit 9/11."

No, Tom. Repeat after me: These theaters are not government. The First Amendment applies only to government. Ergo, the First Amendment is not in danger.

This, on the other hand, shows how fragile the First Amendment is, especially as it applies to Moore. But don't expect liberals to criticize the government, especially when something they pushed for turns around and bites 'em on the ass.