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The further limits to freedom of expression

We are told that the right to free speech does not extend to shouting ‘Fire!’ in a crowded cinema.

To that we can add that if someone does shout ‘Fire!’ that does not give you the right to start one.

Mark Waters marked time at 6:06 pm on February 5th, 2006 .


One Response to “The further limits to freedom of expression”

  1. Shane Barry : February 14th, 2006 at 1:31 am

    You might be interested in where that now-ubiquitous phrase first gained fame: http://www.threemonkeysonline.com/blogs/shane_barry/archives/2006/02/point_of_order.php

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