@SpockResists and that saying something is an action in and of itself. Its not simply speech cast off into the wind to be heard or not heard at others pleasure. His words invoke action. A person gives an order, implied or direct, thats an action. It may be by someone else but its an action, just as a nerve firing is a signal (speech) that moves the finger. "Give me all your money or Ill shoot" said by someone who remains motionless, is both speech and criminal.