AOL did not perform any typical municipal powers. AOL did not perform any essential public function. As Internet use increases and e-mail becomes more essential, may be different result. Telephony and videoconferencing software. Regular web sites.
First Amendment imposes severe restrictions on government control of content.
Compelling government interest. Must use least restrictive means. Arguments in favor of government regulation. Arguments against government regulation. Difficult or impossible to implement due to trans-jurisdictional nature of the Internet.