[wideawake]

Is that a crime?

Absolutely. As is yelling "fire" in a crowded theater.

He's lucky to get off with just an arrest, given the venue of his remarks.

[Eagle Eye]

Pretty broad interpretation of Disturbing the Peace, don’t ya think?

So we’re now gonna see the criminalization of any speech or behavior that frightens others or makes them feel uncomfortable, even absent any specific threat?

That makes me so angry I could.....

[Mark was here]

Absolutely. As is yelling "fire" in a crowded theater.

How else do you tell everyone about the fire? A text message? :)

[BearCub]

Absolutely. As is yelling "fire" in a crowded theater. He's lucky to get off with just an arrest, given the venue of his remarks.

His comments didn't remotely reach the level of yelling "fire" in a crowded theater.

[neocon1984]

“Is that a crime? Absolutely. As is yelling “fire” in a crowded theater.”

Absolute bovine excrement. Yelling “Fire” in a crowded theater in an incitement to panic that causes bodily harm. How does this compare?