Question

Why do true threats fall under restricted speech?
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They undermine free speech.
They undermine free speech. EndFragment

They could harm someone’s reputation.
They could harm someone’s reputation. EndFragment

They could lead to real violence.
They could lead to real violence. EndFragment

They prevent people from criticizing the government.

1 answer

True threats fall under restricted speech primarily because they could lead to real violence. True threats are statements meant to intimidate or coerce individuals and can create a significant risk of violence, thereby warranting restrictions to protect public safety and individual security.