The first amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects free speech.
I learned as a child that we couldn't yell "Fire!" in a crowded theater. It was clear that such an alarm could lead to panic and people getting hurt.
The man on a plane the other day who jokingly said he was trying to light his shoe on fire was clearly pushing -- but I don't think he was prosecuted.
How do you interpret that amendment? Where is the line drawn between free speech and violence?
What do you think?
How and why are hate groups protected by the constitution? What actions and speech do you think are not protected and why?
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The Constitution also guarantees us the freedom of assembly.
ok thanks jimmy and Ms.Sue