Should Westboro "pastor" be charged with willful, criminal negligence?

[HappyTexan]

Originally Posted by bulldogdad

So your only for freedom if it does not offend anyone.

That's the PC way you know.
The Road to Utopia is paved with laws.

[Fiyero]

Originally Posted by bulldogdad

What in your opinion should those exceptions be?

I'm not saying any apply in this case. The only two that would come close are imminent lawless action and fighting words (although obviously the murders weren't imminent).

I'm merely tired of the "omg free speech, we can do anything we want, stop taking away our freedoms!" Free Speech is not absolute.

[Bulldogdad]

Originally Posted by HappyTexan

That's the PC way you know.
The Road to Utopia is paved with laws.

Also known as "The road to hell is paved with good intentions"

[monkeywrenching]

Originally Posted by Fiyero

Freedom of Speech has exceptions, and negligence is not a criminal charge - it's a civil tort.

would people have the same reaction if putting the crucifix in urine had led to people getting killed? somehow I dont think so. not towards the makers of that item.