Hate Speech

Read this entry at the "Gates of Vienna" blog. The author describes the dangers of hate speech legislation far better than could I.

We have freedom of speech in this country, guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution.

We’re
free to say anything we like, with notable exceptions carved out after
220 years of jurisprudence — direct incitement to violence and shouting
“Fire!” in a crowded theater.

And we are about to add another exception: “hate speech”. A generation
of college students has come to maturity under a regime in which free
speech most emphatically does not include the right to say
anything that might be construed as hateful towards minorities, women,
gays, disabled people, animals, trees, etc.

I've thought about it being stupid before, but not specifically how unconstitutional the concept is. The post is well worth a read. Especially when you bring in the Muslim factor.

~Matt

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