Double standards at the Virginian-Pilot?

By Scott • on October 10, 2008

On one hand, we have this:

The classic and well-worn illustration is that it is irresponsible - not to mention illegal - to shout “Fire!” in a crowded theater, though the right to free speech is one of America’s most cherished. The reason for the prohibition is that people might be hurt in a stampede to escape.  -=SOURCE=-

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And on the other, we have this:

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