Troll- The first amendment is what guarantees us our right to free speech. You know this, and are probably trying to make a point regarding the defense of that right, but I don't see the need or the reasoning behind its placement. It's also possible you misspoke. Either way, when it says "Congress shall make no law . . .," it doesn't make any exceptions whatsoever. It is unconstitutional to make any law restricting the freedom of speech at all. While I certainly think that the "'fire!' in a crowded theater" example is a valid argument on a moral basis, it's still not covered in the constitution. It would be meaningless to say "You have the right to say anything, but we can jail you for it." The constitution guarantees protection for the exercise of the rights enshrined therein.
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