Originally Posted By: IrishRogue

It's hard to argue that our Koran Burner doesn't meet the test. He can claim he doesn't INTEND it, I guess. Also unclear if violence incited outside the USA should be considered in this case.

Proving intent could be difficult although protecting ignorance is a tough pill to swallow.
I don't see why resulting violence that occurs outside the US would not be admissible. It's global now and precedents need to be adjusted.

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But, in summary -- burning the Koran appears much closer to UNPROTECTED speech/expression than I had thought. I still think it's ridiculous that the crazy guys in the room get to effectively set the standard for this--which I suspect would be the dicsussion point should this issue ever make its way to the courts.

I still think that it boils down to protecting the citizenry from the crazy guys.
Now, if they can be found crazy they would need protection from themselves and then the citizenry would be protected by default.
< sound of gavel >

Sg, that's a transport.
I'll find something that can blow sh!t up grin


Edited by Direct-Drive (04/05/11 12:11 AM)
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