Saturday, August 16, 2008

The ambiguity of tyranny

"The First Amendment does not protect a man who falsely shouts 'Fire' in a crowded theater and causes panic"
- Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr
Schenck v. United States
March 3, 1919

Caution: The ambiguity is not immediately apparent.

... Concluded.

Tuesday, August 05, 2008

The ambiguity of freedom

In short, the American Flag represents this- that I have the right to burn it.


So do I burn it, or protect it?


To be continued...