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Originally Posted by Show Me the Wire
Yelling fire in a crowded movie theater is not a right or a privilege. Thus, it has no bearing on the discussion about its impact on rights.
Nobody has the right to harm other citizens, however, the right to own by itself is not a danger to other citizens. With that logic we wouldn't be allowed to own cars, motorcycles, bicycles, knives, etc. Think about it every time someone gets behind the driver's wheel of a car, on public right of ways, there is an inherent danger to his fellow citizens.
The standard has to be higher than endangering citizens, even for privileges.
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Not to be picky...but I think it would be more accurate to say higher than the
potential endangerment of citizens.
