2007-06-25 19:27:51 · 8 answers · asked by qwert 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
that is the same as saying should all speech be illegal...true socialism at work.
2007-06-29 11:00:46 · answer #1 · answered by no one here gets out alive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There are some--very specific--situations where it (hate speech) can be--and is--restricted. The Courts have often dealt with this problem. In general, speech--no matter how obnoxious or hateful--is allowed.
But there are some exceptions. hate speech that crosses the line to the point of becoming libel, intimidation, or threatening is not considered protected speech under the Constitution. It also isn't protected if it is used to provoke a fight.
2007-06-25 19:42:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, as much as I despise hate speech, It is covered by the Constitution. suppressing it would be a violation of the right of freedom of speech.
2007-06-25 21:34:10 · answer #3 · answered by The Prez. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you are inciting others to commit violent acts upon others! But if you just want to rant how you hated black people, Americans etc., then that's your right to free speech.
2007-06-25 20:08:51 · answer #4 · answered by Bunz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to HR 1592? It in no way, shape, or form criminalizes speech. It only refers to violent acts. Read it yourself;
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/z?c110:H.R.+1592:
The top one is the one you want - it's the most recent.
2007-06-25 19:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Civilized people in a civilized society, shouldn't even have to contemplate the idea.
2007-06-25 19:38:24 · answer #6 · answered by avail_skillz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not if you value being able to get on Yahoo politics.
2007-06-25 20:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it incites violence then it it is not protected by the First Amendment
2007-06-25 19:51:12 · answer #8 · answered by ibid 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋