Second thoughts on Rust v. Sullivan and the First Amendment

Two hypothetical cases illustrate opposing views on Rust v Sullivan, which upheld restrictions on abortion counseling for federally funded family planning clinics. The first hypothetical compares the case with family counseling clinics being forbidden to recommend spanking even though spanking is considered a right of the parent. The second compares it to a legal assistance program being forbidden to inform clients of their Fourth Amendment rights. The conflicting intuitions may point to a ranking of constitutional rights or to differences in potential influence by the counselor.