Speaking as private citizens on their own time and dime should, of course, be protected under 1st amendment. (judithcurry.com)
Through social media, she has created a large network of successful business people as well as private citizens to raise thousands of dollars to help their community. (ulstercountydemocrats.com)
There are some exceptions due to security concerns (i.e., they get security as private citizens who could be at risk). (politics.stackexchange.com)