[Interesting Times]

If threats of violence trump free speech, there is none.

You’d think a Supreme Court justice could figure that out.

[lonestar]

You’d think a Supreme Court justice could figure that out.

Breyer was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1994 by President Bill Clinton.

[kristinn]

I’m ready to nominate Pastor Terry Jones as Man of the Year for exposing where everyone stands on the First Amendment.

[Texan Tory]

“If threats of violence trump free speech, there is none.

You’d think a Supreme Court justice could figure that out.”

Very well said. Bad behavior is being rewarded when the law is adjusted to accommodate it. This just reinforces the use of increasing levels of bad behavior by the extremists to obtain their goals.

[irish_links]

....If threats of violence trump free speech, there is none....

Nominated for post of the day. You hit the nail on the head in the fewest possible words. Wisdom and economy, I admire it.

[livius]

Suppressing free speech because of the threat of a violent reaction by the hearers is called a “heckler’s veto” and has already been found unconstitutional.

It’s not like “screaming fire in a crowded theater,” because this is simply an irresponsible or malicious act involving a lie that does not express an opinion of any kind. Speech of this nature and certain others, such as libel, is not protected (except in some circumstances, for example, when it is directed at a public figure). On the other hand, speech expressing an opinion is protected even if it may generate a hostile reaction.

[OldDeckHand]

"If threats of violence trump free speech, there is none."

Well, the upside is that he's comparing the danger that is "Islam", to a raging inferno inside a confined space. He's right about that, although I'm sure that's not what he meant.

[Clump]

If threats of violence trump free speech, there is none. You’d think a Supreme Court justice could figure that out.

No joke!! I always thought Breyer was evil. But actually stupid?

After hearing his arguments in McDonald and now this I am convinced he is an intellectual lightweight of the highest order.

I can only imagine the wrath that would come down on him from Scalia during arguments before the Supreme Court on this. Not that the court will have occasion to decide this issue any time soon.

[Mrs. Don-o]

Bingo.

This is Extortion. We're not just on a slippery slope: we're on the entrance ramp to 4-lane logical superhighway that terminates in "Sharia uber alles."

Here we go...

[dead]

If threats of violence trump free speech, there is none. You’d think a Supreme Court justice could figure that out.

Perfectly stated. Breyer's a buffoon.

[a fool in paradise]

If threats of violence trump free speech, there is none.

This administration stands with those who threaten violence.

[anniegetyourgun]

I nominate you to SCOTUS.