Which action would be the least likely to be considered protected speech or a protected action? talking loudly on a cell phone during a movie walking against the light to protest getting a parking ticket banning a private firm's employees from wearing political t-shirts at work burning a fire in a public park as a political protest

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17 June, 22:25

Which action would be the least likely to be considered protected speech or a protected action? talking loudly on a cell phone during a movie walking against the light to protest getting a parking ticket banning a private firm's employees from wearing political t-shirts at work burning a fire in a public park as a political protest

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Kaylee Thompson · Answer 1

The right answer is burning a fire in a public park as a political protest

Javier Downs · Answer 2

The correct answer is burning a fire in a public park as a political protest.

One of the reasons why this would not be considered protected free speech is because of the clear and present danger test established in the Schenk vs. US case. This case stated that if the freedom of speech used provides a "clear and present danger" to society, it will not be covered under the first amendment of the constitution. In the case of burning a fire in a public park, this could be extremely dangerous for other citizens (especially if the fire spreads or becomes uncontrolable).