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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