You people who keep using this as an example of when freedom of speech should be restricted please STOP using it!
Shouting "fire" in a crowded theater is not an example of using free speech. Free speech is about expressing opinions, sharing ideas, and telling stories.
This "example" is just trouble making. It is the same as setting off an alarm, only using one's voice instead of a device.
Saying "Somebody ought to burn this theater down." is using free speech.
Saying "I'll give you $500 to burn this place down." is conducting business, and the business is a crime.
That said, I remind you all the free speech is usually worth every penny...
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