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is a very strong interest, a very strong constitutional <br />2 recognition, of the right of privacy. <br />MR. MCDOWELL: Granted, you are absolutely correct. <br />4 However, I would also point out that in the Carey case in <br />5 footnote that this Court indicated that its justification and <br />6 the reason for its analysis in the Carey case was the presence <br />7 of a public forum there. And so it would appear that public <br />forum analysis does appropriately apply to residential streets, <br />which are not significantly different in any major way from the <br />.10 streets and sidewalks in other particular areas. <br />11 Furthermore, getting back to the residential privacy <br />12 interests, it is important to remember <br />13 QUESTION: And under Justice Stevens' question, this <br />14 could go on 365 days a year as far as you are concerned? <br />15 MR. MCDOWELL: I believe that it could go on for a <br />16 substantial period of time, yes. <br />17 QUESTION: 365 days a year? <br />IR MR. MCDOWELL: Yes, I think it could. However, that <br />19 is an issue that again is not precisely before the Court. <br />20 Because what we have here is an absolute flat ban on all <br />21 residential picketing irrespective of how long it extends. <br />22 QUESTION: I do not understand how you can say that <br />23 the length has anything to do with it. I mean either It <br />24 invades the privacy or it does not invade the privacy. <br />25 Does it not invade the privacy if it only happens one <br />43 <br />Heritage Reporting Corporation <br />(202) 628-4888 <br />