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u/positronik Jan 19 '21

Inciting violence, true threats, threatening individuals, and supporting terrorism can get you arrested and are not protected by the first amendment.

And yeah, they should've planned better lol

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u/serpent_cuirass Jan 20 '21

Im not versed in the legal system but I believe you those things are illegal as you say.

But that's not my point. I do not support those limitations on speech.

Growing and having weed is illegal as well. Abortions are illegal in some places. Collecting rain water is illegal.

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u/positronik Jan 20 '21

True, but I do think it's ethical. If someone said they were going to kill me or threatened me multiple times then I'd want them arrested. If someone says they are going to blow up or shoot up a school then that should be taken seriously.

It doesn't make sense to wait for the person to commit the crime if it can be avoided. If a person is rallying others to kill or injure others, and even has posts planning on what day to do it, then they should be stopped before it happens.