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ohhnoodont t1_ivpyz3c wrote

Funny thing about this tired analogy, it was first used in the decision to convict someone for voicing opposition to the draft during world war 1. A decision that was later overruled. The original judge even regretted his decision.

As it turns out, in most cases it's actually not illegal to shout "fire" in a crowded movie theater.

Wikipedia: Shouting fire in a crowded theater

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