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Its not exactly the same but its a felony to threaten the president in the US. US freedom of speech is not close to absolute with all kinds of exceptions made o
by zanny 8y ago
Its not exactly the same but its a felony to threaten the president in the US. US freedom of speech is not close to absolute with all kinds of exceptions made over the years, from yelling fire in a theater to verbal harassment.
- driverdan 8y ago> from yelling fire in a theater I don't understand why so many people think this isn't protected. The courts ruled it was.
- zanny 8y agoBecause while you have a right to yell it, you will still be charged with disturbing the peace and inciting a riot.
- mmebane 8y agoI highly recommend the podcast "Make No Law" [1] to help understand the US's 1st Amendment. There's a whole episode on yelling fire in a crowded theater. [1]: https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/make-no-law/ https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/make-no-law/