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In reply to the discussion: Schumer: Universal background checks Dems' top priority [View all]Sophia4
(3,515 posts)4. We have the right to free speech, but if you want to organize a demonstration down
a major street in your town or city, you have to apply and get a permit and pay money. That's because your right is subject to reasonable regulation. To me, in my words, that means that your right to free speech is subject to consideration of the rights of others to use the streets, to speak themselves and, of course, to their lives.
Speech that would pose a believable threat to the lives of others is not permitted. That is the famous, "You can't yell 'fire' in a crowded theater" phrase.
The "right" to own a gun that gun-lovers claim should be also subject to reasonable regulation.
Guns that are specifically intended to kill humans should be highly regulated if not banned completely or at least barred from private ownership.
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I'm far from the only one who wouldn't mind real gun control, but we should take...
TreasonousBastard
Feb 2018
#1
It will happen when the Republicans lose enough seats for it to pass.
Still In Wisconsin
Feb 2018
#13
We have the right to free speech, but if you want to organize a demonstration down
Sophia4
Feb 2018
#4
*sigh* Yes, you CAN yell fire in a crowded theater. Stop using that example, please.
X_Digger
Feb 2018
#15
BS is right...remove assault weapons from the public domain - they are trying
asiliveandbreathe
Feb 2018
#29
A more extensive background check that revealed recent mental health exams maybe?
mr_lebowski
Feb 2018
#39