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.  - [...]

At last night’s Council Meeting in Portsmouth, Mayor Holley made remarks that many people, including myself find offensive. In The Virginian-Pilot, the readers are taking him to task over his remarks, with some calling for a Recall, others calling for his outright resignation and still others claiming he has set race relations back 50-100 yea [...]