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Is there a law that prohibits ''Hollering fire in a crowded theater.''

Is there a law that prohibits ''Hollering fire in a crowded theater.''


Asked on 1/26/06, 2:17 pm

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Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Is there a law that prohibits ''Hollering fire in a crowded theater.''

Yes. There's also a law which prohibits talking about bombs at airport security. There's also a law which prohibits one from threatening the life of the President of the United States. We are not free to utter every unwise remark which may result in a serious breach of the peace or cause a riot by those around us.

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Answered on 1/26/06, 5:27 pm


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