Where did the idea of Clear and Present Dangers come from?

Question

The movie "Clear and Present Dangers" and todays dangers

Answer 1

Harrison Ford lol

Answer 2

Clear and present danger is a legal standard of substantial danger that might arise in a given situation -- but not another. For example, during a time of war, free speech might be abridged in certain circumstances if it posed a "clear and present danger."

I think it came from a Supreme Court case during World War I.

Answer 3

every morning the president is given a situations report that lists clear and present dangers, among other things. it may surprise and amaze some of you that the presidents #1 job is to protect this country from all enemies, foreign, and domestic. all other problems are secondary.

Answer 4

Tom Clancy's novel.

Actually, it is part of the military rules of engagement (ROE). Where there is clear and imminent danger to the troops or unit posed by a hostile (such as the aiming of guns at your direction), it is still considered self-defense that you conduct preemptive strike (i.e., fire first) to eliminate that threat.

Answer 5

It came from the research of a diligent individual concerned with the activities of other individuals or groups of individuals interacting with other groups or individuals.

Turning fact into fiction is dependant only upon the researchers ability to uncover sensitive information through access to information applications as well as covert means.

I am the Fringe and truth is often 'stranger' than fiction!

Answer 6

ask tom clancy