“Metcalf wrote. “Freedom of speech is regulated. You cannot falsely and deliberating shout, ‘Fire!’ in a crowded theater.”
Schenck vs. United States. It had nothing to do with a fire in a theater. This was a free speech case. Some guys opposed to WWI were arrested for distributing printed handbills opposing the draft. The court ruled that draft protesting was a “clear and present danger” akin to shouting fore in a crowded theater.
Wonder if Metcalf would support mandatory training classes for anyone who wants to write columns. To make sure they responsibly use their first amendment rights of course.
It's already illegal to shoot somebody for no reason. Don't need a special law for it.
“...akin to shouting fore in a crowded theater.”
I don’t know which would be worse - a fire, or some nut swinging a golf club.