But government is not taking speech from you with that, just allowing consequences for it.Libel/defamation or slander?
"Fighting words" it decided that some declarations were so offensive that they would cause a reasonable man to come to blows or something like that. IN has it in the code book.In light of the “ministry of truth“ being established as part of homeland security (thank you Bush) it prompted me to ponder just what infringements the courts have allowed. We all know the yelling fire in a theater bit, but what else have they allowed to be controlled?
Slander isn't illegal. But you can be sued civilly for it. For yelling fire in a crowded theater, you can be charged with a crime generally something along the lines of inciting a panic and imprisoned. Also IANAL but I don't think the govt "itself" can sue you for slander, but individuals in govt can if you slander them. But the burden of proof is much higher.Isn’t that the same thing as yelling fire?
You are free to yell fire in a crowded theater but you will face consequences.
Maybe it’s a difference without a distinction, I don’t know.
In light of the “ministry of truth“ being established as part of homeland security (thank you Bush) it prompted me to ponder just what infringements the courts have allowed. We all know the yelling fire in a theater bit, but what else have they allowed to be controlled?