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To: OldDeckHand

You can’t holler “fire” in a crowded theater. You can’t post doctored pornographic photos of someone online; that definitely could affect their ability to earn livelihood in the future and is libelous. - Of course, it could drive someone to suicide, and that ain’t nice. If your daughter were driven to suicide by these “mean girls”, you’d be mad.


46 posted on 01/14/2011 12:15:06 PM PST by Twinkie (LEFTIST FREE SPEECH O.K. - CONSERVATIVE FREE SPEECH NOT O.K.)
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To: Twinkie
"You can’t holler “fire” "

First, that was Holmes writing the majority opinion in the Schenk case - a case that has been substantively reversed in the intervening years because it barred protesting the draft during WWI. Be that as it may, yes, the Supreme Court has said clearly that the legislature can establish 1A "time & place" limitations, under some specific guidelines. The one you mention is described as an "imminent lawless action". This case has nothing to do with an imminent lawless action.

"You can’t post doctored pornographic photos of someone online"

Actually, you can - with some considerations. Generally, at worst, you might expose yourself to a CIVIL complain, not a criminal charge. See the difference?

"If your daughter were driven to suicide by these “mean girls”, you’d be mad."

I raised three girls to adulthood. Their mother and I made sure they understood the adage, "sticks and stones etc". We didn't need the police to intervene.

There is a legal remedy for these kids of scenarios. It's a CIVIL legal remedy, not a criminal legal remedy.

57 posted on 01/14/2011 12:33:30 PM PST by OldDeckHand
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