The Supreme Court justices do not give full protection to fighting words because

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The Supreme Court has held that "fighting words" are not protected by the First Amendment because they are not part of the essential exposition of ideas, and are instead more like personal insults or verbal assaults. This means that while the Court recognizes the importance of free speech, it does not extend that protection to speech that is primarily intended to provoke a violent response. The other answer choices are not relevant to the Court's reasoning in this area.

The Supreme Court Justices Do Not Give Full Protection to Fighting