• fiat_lux@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    But falsely shouting “fire!” In a crowded theater isn’t free speech if it creates a disaster and/or summons emergency services in various US jurisdictions

    FTFYFMFY

    My point was more around the idea that you are/can be held responsible for the things you say rather than exact implementation requirements though.

    • trash80@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      1 year ago

      Yes. It is still important to recognize that yelling “fire” in a crowded theater would qualify as protected speech if the theater is on fire, regardless of whether it creates a disaster.