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[–] 2 points 2 years ago

Making someone feel unsafe is not assault. Words can compel people to act but they themselves are responsible for their actions.

That being said, there is a concept of fighting words in the USA. Scroll down to the section titled Post-Chaplinsky, there's information about the courts' rulings applying to personal insults.

Honestly I need to take time to read this wikipedia article a little more thoroughly but I'm on my way out the door. I am not a lawyer I just find law interesting.

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