Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

>For the people saying that it is a protected right, then how come you can't yell "fire" in a crowded theater when there isn't a fire?

That's a terrible example, not only because the ruling where it's used was overturned, but it was also used to justify imprisoning anti-draft activists.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schenck_v._United_States



Thanks, gruez. I find the "fire in theatre" quote to be one of the most ironically misused arguments.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: