What was Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes's example of yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater intended to illustrate?
a. Freedom of speech is not an unlimited right.
b. People tend to overreact when caught in dangerous situations.
c. The right to free speech is an absolute right in the eyes of the court.
d. All places of commerce must be equipped with emergency fire escapes.
a
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