its "freedom of speech". Why the hypocracy??
2007-03-04 10:38:38 · 7 answers · asked by panthrchic 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends strongly in the manner of saying...
If I say I wish my neighbor to die, and add meaningfully that accidents happen oh so easily, that's a threat.
If I just wish that bush had a stroke and dropped dead... no special threat.
Now, If I publicly rail at bush and say that one bullet would solve so many of the country's woes, you can bet that the secret service will have reasons to comb my home and everyplace I might stow that rifle and if I protest, any judge will say they had probable cause.
Do you see the differences?
2007-03-04 11:10:24 · answer #1 · answered by Svartalf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a difference between a threat and advocacy, which is too often missed these days. Both of your examples would be advocacy, which is protected speech.
2007-03-04 21:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
For starters we all live on a hypocratic society. I love that question. I have heard it before but never heard a good answer for it..it`s kinda` like if I were to talk to God.. I`m praying..but if God talks to me...I`m crazy? Is that what they call an oxymoron?
2007-03-04 18:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by heather h 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Our Commander in Chief is above all of us or he wouldn't be
in command. Basic logic. Serve a tour in the military and you'll understand.
2007-03-04 18:48:39 · answer #4 · answered by redman 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is not a threat if you say you wish your neighbor would die
2007-03-04 18:50:04 · answer #5 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
because the death of our president directly impacts the security of our nation.
Why was this understood for decades, but not now?
2007-03-04 18:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Welcome to America. Remember, it only applies to Republican Presidents.
2007-03-05 00:35:36 · answer #7 · answered by Pretzels 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋