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 @9G8D387from Maine  disagreed…2yrs2Y

Hate speech doesn’t infringe on any of the basic rights, or any rights. Speech that incites violence is not protected as it directly contributes to the right to life.

  @Deep_Fried_MilkSocialist  from Oregon  commented…1yr1Y

You could argue, though, that hate speech can incite violence against certain groups of people. However, that being said, freedom of speech is listed in the First Amendment. I think it depends on what is said. In general, though, I believe hate speech promotes violence against individuals and minorities.

 @9TYJFHK from Illinois  commented…9mos9MO

Incitement is incitement, which is already an exception.

Most "hate speech" doesn't meet that standard.

  @TheHillbillyLordRepublican from Maryland  disagreed…5mos5MO

For those of you who say that hate speech leads to volence, being forced to bottle up that hatred is what will lead to violence. If you can't express your hate freely, it will grow inside of you, and you feel like if you can't express it, you must deal with it yourself so it won't be a problem for you.

 @9FLYMR7 from North Carolina  agreed…2yrs2Y

African-Americans, for example, were called derogatory names for hundreds of years and something is being done about it just know because we are starting to stand up for ourselves.

 @9FPN3JY from Texas  agreed…2yrs2Y

Police brutality and the actions that follow, such as riots, are a clear indicator on the cause and effect of Hate Speech.

 @9F7ZKSD from California  disagreed…2yrs2Y

America was built on the freedom of speech and expression. So it should not be a problem that hate speech is limited.

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