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The theatre thing ought to be contingent on harm being done as a result of yelling "fire". This is a natural consequence and there isn't a law against the speech itself because none is needed.

Otherwise it's the same as the "consequences" of disappearing because you criticised the government.






> The theatre thing ought to be contingent on harm being done as a result of yelling "fire". This is a natural consequence and there isn't a law against the speech itself because none is needed.

I don't follow you - what law would be used to prosecute someone that maliciously yelled "fire" in a crowded cinema? As I understand it, the injuries sustained by people would not be attributable directly to the person yelling, but would just be indirect.

Similarly, a person inciting violence amongst a crowd wouldn't be directly responsible for the violence, but would be indirectly responsible. There's a clear need for a law to prevent that kind of harmful behaviour.




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