> While inciting a mob to violence can be considered immoral, it is the violence that is the crime... the action.... not the opinion. Instead of a mob, what if

> While inciting a mob to violence can be considered immoral, it is the violence that is the crime... the action.... not the opinion. Instead of a mob, what if I use speech to sic a dangerous dog on someone? The incitement is no different – the dog isn't thinking rationally, nor is anyone in the mob ("mob mentality"). In both cases the inciter is directing the action. Of course, you can't legally try a dog… but you can't practically try a mob. Same with war crimes. Should generals not be held accountable for genocides under their orders, if they never personally murdered any civilians? After all, they were just saying words.