Unfortunately, we have to deal with the present, and the present is all about Jimmy and the fact ABC is bringing him back after being “suspended” indefinitely. I am actually surprised at the number of friends on the right who have a rather absolutist idea of free speech. On the other hand, the government cannot force a private institution to do anything against its will, because that amounts to unconstitutional encroachment on the right to free speech. While Kimmel is coming back, ponder this: If ABC decided to part ways, Kimmel could always find another job. Christine Flowers is a columnist for the Delaware County Daily Times.