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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
Freedom of speech is one of America's greatest treasures, and we need to keep a close watch to be sure it is not being abrogated. At the same time, we as a nation have chosen 'certain' things that can not legally be said. We can not falsely shout 'Fire' in a crowded public venue as it could cause harm to people. We can not shout 'bomb' in a crowded public venue as it could result in panic and bodily harm. We can not conspire to commit violent acts. These are all 'just words' that we have made illegal to speak.
Certainly a book that advocates harming children, discusses ways to limit penalties for sexually abusing minors, and espouses action that is so immoral that it is illegal in every single culture on the planet, should also fall under that umbra of 'just words' that we have made illegal to speak.
Stitchawl
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Nor can we make threats against the president as was recently evidenced via a sentence against a blogger.
My concern is where do you draw the line and who gets to?