In response to worldwide violence over the publication of al…
In response to worldwide violence over the publication of allegedly blasphemous depictions of the Prophet Muhammad, a “Free Speech Now!” rally was held in Ames City, the capital of Ames. One of the speakers, an outspoken conservative radio talk show host, said that the reaction of Muslims worldwide demonstrated that it was a backward and intolerant religion and that many Muslims are bent on proving they are enemies of freedom. He was scheduled to tour the State of Ames, repeating the same speech. In response, the Ames Muslim community warned that they would stage counter-demonstrations wherever he spoke. At one subsequent rally, supporters of the speaker and Ames Muslims clashed before he was scheduled to speak. In the midst of his speech, after refusing police requests to stop, the talk show host was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. He was convicted after a trial, and he appealed his conviction. A reviewing court should: