What law, or clause of a law, makes it illegal for one to shout "fire" in a crowded theater or disturb the public well being and safety in any other way?
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The US Supreme Court justice Oliver Wendell Holmes set out a "clear and present danger" limit to the first amendment protection of free speech in which shouting fire in a crowded theater was cited as the main example. Anyone who did so could be charged for willfully causing harm to others and instigating a riot.\n\nThat doesn't mean that you will be caught (who will be able to tell that it was you?), or that you can't just claim that you thought there was actually a fire breaking out.
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Current law in the US is that people can comment about celebrities, as long as what they say is not factually false. And if it is false, the person speaking is still protected as long as they did not (or could not reasonably) know that it was false.\n\nSo, celebrities -- called public figures, and includes politicians as well as media stars -- have lesser privacy, primarily because they have chosen to present themselves in the public spotlight.\n\nThis is US law. Other countries may vary.
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The strike is illegal under New York's Taylor Law.  "Under the law, public employees are prohibited from striking and penalties for violation are levied against the union and employees involved."  I've included a link to the judge's injunction that explains why the strike is illegal, along with a brief explanation of the Taylor Law and a link to the text of the law.
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you are also not allowed to cry out FIRE in a crowded theater when there is none!  Freedom of speach allows you to express opinions and if identified as such the sky is pretty much the limit!\n\nAnd by the way, Someguy is wrong....libel is written and not spoken!
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You have to check with the local authorities.  Take for instance Colorado right now.  Absolutely no open fires or fireworks allows.  The Governor just declared it.  Your local police will know the city ordinances and the state laws.  \nEach state is different.  \nIn MO you can shoot on your own land, like a firing range but you have to make a back drop, like a dirt hill to shoot into and there are feet and depth requirements for it.
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way too far! businesses are going to suffer from these foolish laws. I say to people that don't smoke, just stay away from us and don't breath it. We don't blow the crap on them or anyhting.\nOh yeh, what about drinking in public, is that alright to have your child exposed to useless drunks, our governement is a bunch of a**wipes!
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owning the land makes no difference to the law on firewords,  you will need to refer to your state and city laws.  for example no private fireworks is allowed in Georgia,  here in Tennesse it is legal.\n\nif you owned 300 acres, you may not get caught doing fireworks, but it would still not be legal, if it is illegal in your area
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Traditions are not established by law, they're established by the people who do whatever it is that they traditionally do.  Some traditions -- such as using fireworks to celebrate certain holidays -- may need to be modified to conform with local laws or ordinances, e.g., no explosives allowed in residential areas.
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No, at least not in the US. It goes with the whole "freedom of speech" thing. The first amendment says:\n\n"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."\n\nIf someone is telling you how to speak in your own backyard, your first amendment rights are being violated.\n\nHowever if you're cursing loud enough to disturb your neighbours, then you're infringing on their rights, in which case you can be charged with a disorderly persons offence.
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In Ottumwa, Iowa, "It is unlawful for any male person, within the corporate limits of the (city), to wink at any female person with whom he is unacquainted." \n\nIn Los Angeles, you cannot bathe two babies in the same tub at the same time. \n\nIn Zion, Ill., it is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals kept as pets. \n\nIn Carmel, N.Y., a man can't go outside while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match. << Note: this law isn't silly. Write your legislators today and get this PASSED in your area now!!>> \n\nIn St. Louis, it's illegal to sit on the curb of any city street and drink beer from a bucket. \n\nIn Hartford, Conn., you aren't allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands. \n\nIn Baltimore, it's illegal to throw bales of hay from a second-story window within the city limits. It's also illegal to take a lion to the movies. \n\nIn Oxford, Ohio, it's illegal for a woman to strip off her clothing while standing in front of a man's picture. \n\nIn Carrizozo, N.M., it's forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public (includes legs and face). \n\nIn Pennsylvania it is illegal to have over 16 women live in a house together because that constitutes a brothel...however up to 120 men can live together, without breaking the law. \n\nIn Michigan, a woman isn't allowed to cut her own hair without her husband's permission. \n\nprinted in the local paper.... \nIn New York, it is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun. \n\nThe state of Washington has passed a law stating it is illegal, I repeat, illegal, to paint polka dots on the American flag. \n\nIn order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle in Connecticut, it must bounce. \n\nTo keep any of the incarcerated beast from picking up bad habits, the town of Manville , NJ decreed that it is illegal to feed whiskey or offer cigarettes to animals at the local zoo. \n\nIf you sell hollow logs in Tennessee, you are breaking the law. \n\nCompulsive gamblers stay out of Richmond, VA: it is even illegal to flip a coin in a restaurant to see who pays for the coffee. \n\nHave it your way, but don't share it in OK. This state forbids a person from taking a bite out of another person's hamburger. \n\nNeed a radio on Sunday? In Spokane, WA, you can buy one on the Sabbath, but forget about purchasing a television! \n\nIn the state of New York, you need a license to use a clothesline outdoors. \n\nWhat happens to doughnut holes? Well, they won't be found in Lehigh NE. Selling doughnut holes in this city is verboten. \n\nAnd if any retirees from the circus are thinking about settling down and farming in NC, they are forwarned right here and now that it is against the law in this state to use elephants to plow cotton fields! \n\nIt is illegal to take more than 2 baths a month within Boston confines. \nTwo people cannot kiss in front of a church. \n\nAll Public Displays of Affection (PDAs) are forbidden on Sunday. \n\nPedestrians always have the right of way. \n\nAnyone may let their sheep and cows graze in the public gardens/commons at any time except Sundays. \n\nIn Calgary there is a by-law that is still on the books that requires businesses within the city to provide rails for tying up horses. \nIn the England it is illegal to sell most goods on a Sunday, (this law is mostly ignored), it is however legal to sell a carrot. It is also legal to sell it at any price and to give free gifts with it, such as anything else one might want to buy on a Sunday! \n\nPennsylvania: \nIn certain sections of Pennsylvania many years ago, the Farmer's Anti-Automobile society set up some "rules of the road." In effect, they said: \n\n1. "Automobiles travelling on country roads at night must send up a rocket every mile, then wait ten minutes for the road to clear." \n\n2. "If a driver sees a team of horses, he is
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So the one(s) kicking and screaming are consenting in your mind?  Others, like the law, might just disagree with your interpretation.  Maybe better keep it as a fantasy...
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Blanket parties are specifically illegal and punishable by brig time. Nothing is used now.  That's only in movies to scare civillians.
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We all know laws are written vaugely & that they are so long & complex that reading one in full would probably kill more brain cells than main lining tequila. Sometimes they're vauge on purpose... meaning they can be interpreted situation to situation as appropriate, but still I know what you mean. If you have some proposal for more common sense in government I'd be happy to hear it.
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It is acceptable to violate a law. Speeding to get someone to the hospital. Jaywalking to save someone. Countless others.\n\nI grew up in Boston. Strong Iriish Catholic but no prayer in public schools. My children are now in grade school in TN (Bible belt). They pray in public school. Could not draw Jack-O-Lanterns for halloween because it was satanic. Way over the top for me.
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If the owner or manager of a business, or householder tells anyone they are barred from the property, then should they go onto the property they will be trespassing.\n\nTrespassing is not a criminal act, but a civil wrong.\nTherefore, unless the person is seen as presenting a threat, making their presence a criminal act, the police have no place in enforcing the ban.\n\nIf a person Trespasses onto the property, reasonable force can be used to evict them, if the trespasser carries a weapon, 'reasonable force' can take account of that fact.\n\nTrespassers can be sued in a civil court, there need not be a financial loss to sue them.\n\nIf a person has made a threat to kill, that in itself is threatening behaviour, if it was intended to be a threat. That is a ciminal act.\n\nIf any person causes a disturbance within a restaurant, it would seem reasonable to others present, for that person to be evicted.\n\nThe phase 'I will kill you' is often an expression of great anger.\n\nThis is English law as I understand it.
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Although we have free speech in America if our speech incites a riot or if it is reasonable to assume that what you say could incite others to do harm or break the law then there can be legal repercussions.  The reason this so seldom happens though is because it has to be proved that the actions of others were the direct and sole result of the words or actions of another and this can be hard to do.
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The expression "Rules were made to be broken" is often used by people who are trying to justify breaking the rules.  There are some rules which must be broken in an emergency.  If the school is on fire, you can be pretty sure they won't hold it against you if you interrupt a teacher's conversation to tell her so.  However, the vast majority of the time, rules are meant to be followed to help people get along with each other and understand what is expected of them.  Even if an emergency exists, you can still expect there to be consequences for breaking the rules.  You may or may not get off lightly.