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> So be very careful what you wish for with regard to limits on free speech, you just might get it. The case you cited is an example that we already have limit
by thephyber 9y ago
> So be very careful what you wish for with regard to limits on free speech, you just might get it.
The case you cited is an example that we already have limitations on free speech. That case is tragic from my perspective because I would likely try to petition people to avoid a draft, too, should it happen now.
Nitpick: "shouting fire in a theater" is protected speech. It's not protected if you lie when you shout it. The risk of injury to others is possible either way, but your intent is what protects you.
- splintercell 9y ago> It's not protected if you lie when you shout it. The risk of injury to others is possible either way, but your intent is what protects you. Falsely shouting fire in a crowded theater is ALSO protected by first amendment (Supreme Court reversed their opinion in 1969 btw). I clarified more in this other comment[1]. 1. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15307871 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15307871