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I believe free speech does not cover "true threats". I don't think a consumer complaint threatening to not do business is going to be considered a "true threat"
by Klinky 6y ago
I believe free speech does not cover "true threats". I don't think a consumer complaint threatening to not do business is going to be considered a "true threat" against a company.
- throwaway894345 6y agoFree speech doesn't cover any kind of threats. We tolerate "veiled threats" to the extent that we can't confirm that they are threats, and they are difficult to confirm by design and definition. They exploit our presumption of innocence.
- Klinky 6y agoThreats of all kinds are made every day, and often in completely legal contexts. Threats of violence are often less tolerated, but even in some contexts protected under freedom of speech.
- throwaway894345 6y agoTake care not to conflate free speech principles with legal protections for free speech.
- Klinky 6y agoIt sounds like you want people to censor themselves in a way you find appropriate, based on what you believe freedom of speech means.