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What defense if any does one have for yelling fire in a crowded theater?
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∙ 13y ago
Well, there are a few ways, but I've narrowed it down to two, very usable, ideas.
- You can act as though you legitimately thought there was a fire.
- You can play it off as though it was a bet.
Both will more thank likely work, but it's still not a good idea. People will become genuinely frightened, which may lead to a heart attack (considering the person is elderly, has a known heart problem, and/or is obese.)
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What are the limits of freedom of speech?
It Deppends, You cant say badwords, You cant say anthing thats harmless so there are a few limits but remember some people dont have freedom of speech.
Why were Americans feeling threatened by communism when McCarthy was active?
Like yelling "Fire!" in a crowded building, McCarthy's relentless search for Communist activities in the US had every American convinced that a Communist attack was only a matter of time in the very near future. Other historical events around the same time frame heightened American's fears about Communism.
What of these activities is protected by the constitutional right of free expression except?
A blogger publishes secret national security imformation
What forms of expression is not protected under the first amendment?
Public speech that threaten the public peace and order. Numerous state and local laws prohibit incitement to riot and disturbing the peace. Criminal Law and Procedure John M. Scheb, 2010
What are the lasting effects of Schenk v. US?
It protected the use of the draft, introduced the phrase Shouting Fire in a Crowded Theatre, as well as the term Clear and Present Danger. Schenck did six months in jail as a result of this 9 - 0 decision.
My friend was telling people he had a gun but did not can he get in trouble for this?
Yes its like yelling fire in a crowded theater.
What are the unwritten taken-for-granted rules that underlie your everyday lives such as not yelling fire in a crowded classroom or movie theater?
Garfinkel
When was Shouting fire in a crowded theater created?
Shouting fire in a crowded theater was created in 1919.
What kind of behaviors would not be protected by the first amendment?
Things that endanger others, such as yelling fire in a crowded theatre.
What is a form of speech protected by the First Amendment?
The first amendment prevents Congress from passing a law against most speech. A few exceptions exist. They include slander, inciting a riot or insurrection, planning a crime, yelling fire in a crowded theater, and a few others.
How can Israel make Nazism illegal while still maintaining full democracy?
A democracy is broadly defined as system of government in which power is vested in the people, governed by the will of the majority. A democracy does not mean 'anything goes'.If a majority of Israelis want something banned, they can do so.Answer 2Even a democracy will prohibit yelling "fire" in a crowded theater. It's just a question of where to draw the line.
Can a person be prosecuted for yelling fire in a crowded building when there is no fire?
AnswerYes, it's called Reckless Endangerment. When you make an action like that intentionally and knowing that there is no such danger, it encourages an action in the crowd that you would have probable reason to suspect panic. People get injured in panics. To put people in danger knowingly and without justification is illegal in all states. But get hold of a lawyer for specific citations.AnswerYes, freedom of speech only pertains to things that do not endanger others. FALSELY yelling "FIRE!" in a crowd will get you arrested. It can cause unwanted panic and people can be injured.For information about the legal reference to "shouting fire in a crowded theater," see Related Questions, below.
If a person yells fire in a crowded theater when there is no fire and people are hurt in the ensuing panic that individual abused his freedom of speech according to the doctrine of?
clear and present danger
Is it illegal to yell fire in a crowded movie theater?
Not if it's true. Your early warning could help save innocent lives.
Which amendment had free speech?
No amendment has free speech. The first amendment prevents congress from making a law restricting speech. You can still suffer consequences from lying, slander, or yelling "fire" in a crowded building etc.
What are some situations where someone would be restricted from expressing the freedom of speech or writing?
Publishing classified information, making untrue statements (libel) or the classical "Shouting FIRE in a crowded theater".
Does the first amendment allow complete freedom of speech?
No, we have limited freedom of speech. This was discussed by the Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes who likened the limits on free speech to the yelling of "Fire" in a crowded theater when there was no fire. A citizen must responsibly limit his use of free speech to avoid endangering the innocent. Answer #2 In the PC world of today, there may be limitations on "hate speech" and there are laws against "inciting riots", etc. You also have to be careful of liable or slander.
