And how do these laws sometimes infringe on free speech?
2007-03-31 06:55:35 · 6 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Painting swastikas on public or private property.
2007-03-31 07:00:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The concept of Hate Speech is catching hold here in the land of the Free? It's an abomination. The law I mean. It is absolutely un-American to limit someone's speech. What ever happened to sticks and stones may break my bones buy words will never hurt me?
Did you see the news article on the Swedish cat who got ten years for "insulting" the King of Thailand?
I'm not advocating bad manners, but it's up to me to thicken my skin and consider the source when I'm verbally attacked.
I don't need my government enacting Nanny laws to protect me, nor do any of my fellow adult citizens.
Now as far as an parent berating a child with cruel words meant to belittle or tear down their self-esteem... I'd be for tongue removal.
2007-03-31 14:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by seattleogre 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally no. The hate-enhancement usually only applies to violent crimes, since it's hard to commit a non-violent crime primarily motivated by bigotry and hatred.
Free speech is unrelated. Free speech protects expression of ideas and beliefs, not criminal conduct. It also doesn't protect true threats against an individual, nor incitement to violence.
So, while threats and incitement are speech, they are not protected under the free speech doctrine. And while they can be motivated by hatred and bias, they are inherently a call for violence, which means they are not non-violent actions.
2007-03-31 13:59:55 · answer #3 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Spray painting graffiti on a building. Free speech is covered only to the point where it doesn't infringe on someone else's rights.
2007-03-31 14:01:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
vandalism and criminal threats
Internet threats
Internet fraud against minorities (Us Congress passed a law on this recently)
NoN-Violent sexual misconduct
Spitting on somebody is now considered a Misdemeanor Assault.
Burning a cross or other materials on somebodies property
2007-03-31 14:11:20 · answer #5 · answered by Imperator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you call someone a name it can be conisidered a hate crine thanks to our socilast goverment
2007-03-31 13:58:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋