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>I am aware of NO nation on earth that has unconstrained free speech, including the USA. I believe the famous canonical example in a US context is shouting fire
by clubm8 8y ago
>I am aware of NO nation on earth that has unconstrained free speech, including the USA. I believe the famous canonical example in a US context is shouting fire in a crowded theatre, and therefore speech opposing the draft.
How is telling someone "leave me alone", but not respectfully enough, in any way comparable to causing a panic that leads to a crush?
- NeedMoreTea 8y agoUK law chose to add a restriction for abusive or threatening language. The edge is in a different place, that's all. I don't think the UK has ever restricted speaking out against conscription, the US used to. Different countries, different restrictions. It is still free speech within the legislated exclusions set by the two countries. No one gets fined or imprisoned for standing outside parliament complaining about the government all day etc. In accepting the penalty without disputing it in court, we'll never know if a court would have upheld this case as a reasonable fine or interpretation of the law.