Hate speech is defined as public speech that expresses hate or encourages violence towards a person or group based on something such as race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
Yes, but is a very thin line. Each instance needs to be carefully looked at on a case-by-case basis and measured up against the very important right to as much latitude on free speech as possible.
@99MMLBS1yr1Y
Yes, as long as there or no threats involved or racism.
@99GLS7V1yr1Y
No. Hate speech produces a discourse wherein violence is more likely. However, the government must define it carefully, potential through consultations with commissions of experts and citizen's assemblies.
@99D45WH1yr1Y
Yes, free speech is meaningless if it doesn't apply to views I dislike.
@8V6XYSB3yrs3Y
No, freedom of speech is a silly concept
@8V6RSLM3yrs3Y
If some are allowed to spew hate (because it is ordained in their holy books/ideologies), then all should be allowed. If some are not allowed, then all should be banned.
@8TST5DGFree Democratic3yrs3Y
Yes, but speech that encourages violence should be penalized. Also, the definition of hate speech should be exclude hateful speech itself and include only encouraging violence.
@8QM4NVY3yrs3Y
@8LSW2WV3yrs3Y
Yes, but ban free speech
@8CM6DHC4yrs4Y
Freedom of speech should be abolished
@9CJV6NFChristian Democratic Union10mos10MO
No, however I don't trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech so, hate speech must be explicitly determined to prevent the abuse of it to silence opposing views
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, because it normally promotes, encourages or threatens violence
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, because it encourages or threatens violence
@92JXK3J2yrs2Y
Yes, but make sure people who use hate speech understand the consequences of using hate speech, especially those that threaten violence.
@92YHQCV2yrs2Y
At this point, I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech, but it should all depend on the circumstances. Yes, a person’s hate speech can be protected by the first amendment, just as long as it does not encourage people to commit acts of violence against others. Still, I (personally) believe that the freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government.
@9334YP32yrs2Y
Yes, all speech is protected by the first amendment, including hate speech, incitement and calls to violence, because sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.
@92YT8JT2yrs2Y
No, when it threatens a group of people
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, sort of, not protected but tolerated so long as it does not constitute direct abuse or call for violence.
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, to tolerating it as long as it does not threaten violence, but not to protecting it.
@LiamHal786386402yrs2Y
Yes but It is wrong to use it
@92S34SB2yrs2Y
Yes because hate speech is still freedom of speech, however there should be increased penalties for hate crimes.
Deleted2yrs2Y
It should be legally tolerated so long as it does not threaten violence, but not protected.
@3HNRB332yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence and as long as it's not completely restricting someone rights. Although I'm a black woman, I still think that people have a right to say what they want as long as it does not infringe on my rights or threaten my life or way of living.
@3TRKR472yrs2Y
No, and it is not already.
@ForWheelen2yrs2Y
Only if it is political speech. The first amendment applies only to political speech whereas the government is being spoken of. I don't endorse hate speech at all, but where it is protected it should be protecred
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, because it advocates and incites violence based on an individual or group's political beliefs, race, religion or sexual orientation
@8ZGYJSG2yrs2Y
No because of race crimes.
@vacheesehead2yrs2Y
Yes but, this is a slippery slope in terms of constitutional protection. The first amendment does not specify what type of speech is protected. Additionally, supressing any more speech unprotected opens the door for more censorship. However, any type of speech that promotes or insights violence, which certain hate speech can, should be enforced against.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, because it advocates and incites violence based on an individual or group's political beliefs, religion or sexual preference
@75YJY9V2yrs2Y
Yes, hate speech should be punished by society instead of censored by the government
Deleted2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it doesn't directly cause violence
@8X85NGX2yrs2Y
No-- but the government has to clearly define "hate speech" in a manner that every citizen can understand. It cannot fluctuate from state to state, or administration to administration.
@4VSB86P2yrs2Y
Only if hate speech is clearly defined as objectively posing an immediate threat of violence.
@8XRJPQ52yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it's not racist or bigoted towards a group of people
@8XRJPQ52yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it's not bigoted towards a group of people
@8XQCD4Q2yrs2Y
Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence or advocate for the superiority of a particular group.
@8XRJPQ52yrs2Y
No, hate speech comes from both sides of the aisle, particularly the left, and must be censored
@8XQ89RL2yrs2Y
No, and dramatically increase penalties for hate speech
Deleted2yrs2Y
No, hate speech should be defined as incitement of violence or terrorism
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, because it advocates and incites violence based on an individual or group's political beliefs, religion, or sexual preference
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
No, because it advocates and incites violence based on an individual or group's political beliefs, religion, or sexual preference/identity
@8VL9DP43yrs3Y
Hate speech creates tension and issues with certain groups of people, so it should be illegal as long as it is defined clearly what is and isn't hate speech.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, because it usually provokes and incites violence due to an individual's political beliefs, religion, or sexual preference/identity
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, because they usually provoke and incite violence due to an individual's political beliefs, religion, or sexual preference
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, because it provokes and incites violence
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, because it provokes and incites violent actions
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, because hate speech frequently leads to physical violence against an individual or group of people's opposing religious and political beliefs or their sexual orientation
@8RBQDDP3yrs3Y
Yes, as long as it does not threaten or incite violence, or is of a particular manner
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, because such speech leads to physical violence against an individual or group of people due to their religious or political beliefs or sexual orientation
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
No, because such speech usually leads to physical violence against an individual or group of people due to their religious or political beliefs or sexual orientation
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