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... to actually find a basis for their actions in the word of the law, they were only forced to go through the motions of pretending to find a basis for their actions in the word of the law.

Why would there be any doubt that if the hypothetical constitutional provision existed, they would have used it as an enemies list? Remember that they added, for example, green activists and advocates of non-violence on terrorist watchlists after 9-11.

I've been accused of being a Marxist, yet while Harpo's my favourite, it's Groucho I'm always quoting. Odd, that.

by BruceMcF (agila61 at netscape dot net) on Mon Mar 22nd, 2010 at 05:59:56 PM EST
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Free speech is, but inciting to riot, or riot itself, are not permitted actions.

"advocacy of violent overthrow of the government" is a good phrase to google.

From Yates:

    "[T]hat indoctrination of a group in preparation for future violent action, as well as exhortation to immediate action, by advocacy found to be directed to "action for the accomplishment" of forcible overthrow, [directed] to violence "as a rule or principle of action," and employing "language of incitement," ... is not constitutionally protected when the group is of sufficient size and cohesiveness, is sufficiently oriented towards action, and other circumstances are such as reasonably to justify apprehension that action will occur. (p. 321)"

http://www.answers.com/topic/yates-v-united-states

Align culture with our nature.

by ormondotvos (ormond no spam lmi net no spam) on Wed Mar 31st, 2010 at 07:35:20 PM EST
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