WSGW WEEKLY WEB POLL..... The Supreme Court is hearing a case of social media free speech. At issue is a man convicted of violating federal law making it a crime to threaten another person. The man says he was only venting anger and never intended harm when he posted song lyrics on Facebook about killing his estranged wife, shooting a kindergarten class, and attacking an FBI agent. The government says intention doesnt matter because the true test of a threat is whether words make a reasonable person feel threatened. WEB POLL QUESTION: How should the Supreme Court rule on the issue of threatening social media free speech? - If a person perceives a threat, intended or not, it is a threat and not free speech - If a threat is unintended, and words are simply words, it is allowed free speech - Not Sure Comment here, and to vote, visit WSGW and look down the home page for the poll box. When you vote, youll see totals from the poll last week about Christmas shopping.
Posted on: Sat, 06 Dec 2014 12:20:49 +0000
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