Schneck began sending circulars around with the letters mailed to drafted men, an act that began the issue within the government. It stated that the draft was bad and only put in place due to the government's own capital greed. It stated that they should not back down but rather find a more peaceful way to reform the Conscription Act. The government saw what Schneck had done as treason and conspiracy, eventually brining him to court. The decision was unanimous--Schneck could not be protected from what he had done and his right to freedom of speech could not be applied to the context of the situation. Holmes stated that every individual does in fact have their own right to freedom of speech, but when that speech presents a "clear and present danger," then those rules do not apply. By creating insubordination among the military ranks, Schneck was found guilty on all charges, unable to be protected by the rights of man any farther.
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