Justice Holmes is explaining the ruling in the majority opinion for Schenck v. United States. What point is Holmes making about free speech and personal rights?

A) The protection of free speech is important, but there are some circumstances when it is irresponsible and can be limited.

B) The public has the responsibility to decide when people are abusing the right to free speech.

C) The government has the authority to limit free speech whenever it wants.

D) The constitutional protection of free speech is absolute.

A) The protection of free speech is important, but there are some circumstances when it is irresponsible and can be limited.