2011-11-23 / Opinion
EDITORIAL
OWS protestors have trampled on the rights of other Americans
The right of Americans to speak freely, and “petition government for redress of grievances,” is based in our glorious Constitution. But as in the exercise of all rights, there is a measure of responsibility that has to be exercised. The common phrase is that free speech does not entitle anyone to shout “fire” in a crowded movie theater.
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