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Is it ok to scream fire in a crowded theater when there is not one?
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How does the constitution protect the freedom of expression?
The 1st amendment give one the freedom of speech; however, one can not yell fire in a theater when there is not fire
Who is screaming in the scream?
There is no one named 'Scream' in the movie Scream.
When was One Crowded Hour created?
One Crowded Hour was created in 2006.
Do Americans have the right to engage in libel?
No. Americans have a right to speak the truth, even if it is an uncomfortable truth. They may even have the right to say that there is a fire in a crowded theater if there is a fire and there are adequate exits. Some judges have ruled that it is not alright to shout fire in a crowded theatre, which may cause unnecessary panic, but as an architect my view is that modern theatres are designed to handle this with adequate size and number of exits. Americans have a right to be critical and to parody things. Although they can lose their job in certain circumstances, they generally cannot be be prosecuted by the government for this. Libel can be difficult and expensive to prove. Especially if one is a public figure.
Is it illegal to shout fire in a burning theater?
You can if there is a fire, but if you shout fire when there isn't one, raising a false alarm, people will dial 911, everything will turn into chaos and people could be injured. You could be sued for any damage or injuries, if not charged with several crimes.
How old is the movie scream?
Scream one came out in 1996.
Is it illegal to yell out fire in a crowded movie theater fact or opinion?
It was made illegal in the Supreme Court case Schenk v. United States in 1919. The court case was more tailored to talk and advocating Communism, using the "fire in a crowded theatre" idea as an analogous figurative statement, but that's when the phrase was coined and made unlawful.
An effect of crowded tenement living?
The spread of diseases is one effect of crowded tenement living.
Which movie proclainmed that In Space no one can hear you scream?
Which movie proclainmed that "In Space no one can hear you scream?"
If the Chinese are only allowed one child why are they so crowded?
Chinese are only allowed one child BECAUSE China is crowded.
What is the degrees of comparison for the word crowd?
The word "crowd" is a noun, and nouns cannot be compared-- they can just have a singular (only one of them) or a plural (more than one). But the adjective is "crowded." You can compare the word crowded like this: crowded, more crowded, the most crowded. (Some adjectives are compared with an -er and an -est, like big/bigger/biggest. But crowded cannot be compared that way.)
What defense if any does one have for yelling fire in a crowded theater?
Well, there are a few ways, but I've narrowed it down to two, very usable, ideas. - You can act as though you legitimately thought there was a fire. - You can play it off as though it was a bet. Both will more thank likely work, but it's still not a good idea. People will become genuinely frightened, which may lead to a heart attack (considering the person is elderly, has a known heart problem, and/or is obese.)
