Libertarians would recognize the duty of the legislature to arbitrate between free elections and free speech, we would have no bias of the two rights. It would all be gray areas in public access facilities, and limited broadcast network, and the courts would grant some latitude for the political process to sort the conflict. Public disclosure rules in paid political ads, keep out regions around the polls, black out periods on restricted media would be OK.
When these rights are in conflict on private property between consenting adults, the legislature has no interest.
Libertarians recognize socialism is legal, by vote, though not recommended. Once owned, the legislature should operate a property effectively, as is customary. In that capacity, the legislature can engage voluntary rights restrictions in transactions.
Libertarians would be aghast at the recent ruling because a custom was elevated in stature by government fiat. The system, as it was, fit into our model, and their was no need to stir up ambiguous issues.
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