1. If N.O.W.'s arguments were persuasive, what other types of protests could be ruled illegal?
2. Do you agree with the court's decision that denial of business constitutes "obtaining" property? Why or why not?
3. Do you think the Hobbs Act and RICO laws should be changed and the "obtaining" of property requirement be eliminated or lessened? Why or why not?

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