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In reply to the discussion: Teen who urged suicide via text will stand trial, court rules [View all]treestar
(82,383 posts)12. Yes maybe some variation of menacing
where the person does not actually do anything but threatens credibly. I mean that's an awful thing to say to someone. But then you haven't killed them. Yet it seems that it should be beyond the line of what we tolerate for free speech in this society.
Or take the example of someone with terminal disease considering it - most people near them would perhaps be supportive in the end, but initially be against it. But imagine someone who would encourage it even then. You know, argue less pain. Still seems awful.
Would make an interesting L&O plot - they tend to rip from the headlines too.
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For the same reason that you cannot yell "fire" in a crowded theater as a joke, you
Dustlawyer
Jul 2016
#24
the difference between a terminal disease and depression are pretty obvious
passiveporcupine
Jul 2016
#16
That First Amendment crap better not fly. Otherwise it will open a can of worms.
LiberalFighter
Jul 2016
#23