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**WaydayNef** · 01-25-2010, 07:10 PM

We have to realize that "Freedom of Speech" is related to "Freedom of Expression" and not a literal be-all-end-all shouting "fire" in a crowded theater.

The First Amendment:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
ABRIDGE

Taking the position of the Strict Constructionists: Where in that Amendment is there leeway to allow the government, at any level, to "reduce in scope" any speech whatsoever?

01-25-2010, 07:10 PM	#26
WaydayNef Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 453 Senior Member	We have to realize that "Freedom of Speech" is related to "Freedom of Expression" and not a literal be-all-end-all shouting "fire" in a crowded theater. The First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. ABRIDGE Taking the position of the Strict Constructionists: Where in that Amendment is there leeway to allow the government, at any level, to "reduce in scope" any speech whatsoever?
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