Benjamin Gitlow was convicted for violating the 1902 New York Criminal Anarchy Act. He was charged as a result of two publications, advocating "mass industrial revolts". He argued that the first amendment incorporated under the due process clause of the fourteenth amendment protected him. The United States Supreme Court found him guilty, in a 7 to 2 vote. Justice Edward Sanford concluded that "utterances advocating the overthrow of organized government by force, violence, and unlawful means" are unlawful.
I agree with the court decision on this case because someone advocating the overthrow of our government is a threat to the peace and well being of our country and people. Read more here
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