Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?
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. In the 2017 US Supreme Court Case Matal v. Tam the Court ruled in favor of Asian-American musician Simon Tam. Tam filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Patent and Trademark office after it rejected a trademark application for his band The Slants. Tam stated that he chose to give that name to his band in order to “reclaim” and to “take ownership” of Asian stereotypes. The U.S. Patent and Trademar…
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Yes
@9FWX5RJ8mos8MO
Who decides what hate speech is? At what point does it move past disagreeing with someone's beliefs and into hate? The definition is too vague, and leaves too much room for interpretation. On top of this, citizens should not have to live in fear of being arrested for their opinions, even if their opinions are unpopular or wrong. America's strength should lie in our commitment to personal freedom and our diversity in thought, culture, beliefs, and backgrounds. That should be what sets us apart.
@9GD2ST38mos8MO
I say yes on Hate Speech because you can technically say anything and its back by your first amendment, and people take the definition of hate speech to far.
@9FPN3JY9mos9MO
Hate isn't healthy for either the speaker or the victim of the hate and that hate can lead to violence, which could lead to physical harm or even death.
@9FNRVL29mos9MO
You are granted freedom of speech unless it harms anyone. Like yelling fire, your rights shouldn't be taken away because you happen to disagree with the government that is not freedom and takes away the whole purpose of the First Amendment.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No
@9G8D3878mos8MO
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 4wks4W
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.
@9F7ZKSD9mos9MO
America was built on the freedom of speech and expression. So it should not be a problem that hate speech is limited.
@9FPN3JY9mos9MO
Police brutality and the actions that follow, such as riots, are a clear indicator on the cause and effect of Hate Speech.
@9FLYMR79mos9MO
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.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech
@9FZBPKH 8mos8MO
Hate speech is fairly easy to define, and so long as news organizations can report on the government doing this and then people will vote for different leaders. Theoretically.
@9FQVK5J9mos9MO
Any form of speech or advocacy that incites violence or strips one of constitutional right (i.e voter suppression due to discriminatory bias), is easily able to be tried in court and should be restricted by the government.
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence
@9G8TDMF8mos8MO
I don't think hate speech should be allowed in any situation. It is wrong and not the best way to handle a problem.
@9FM28JS9mos9MO
I believe in the 1st amendment which is freedom of speech. However, hate speech is making it harder for others to live their daily life. If I were subjected to hate speech, my freedom of expression could then be tainted
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@9FM4WTW9mos9MO
Hate speech always encourages violence by nature of degrading and enforcing a negative social perception of a person or group of people
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No, and increase penalties for hate speech
@9GD2ST38mos8MO
I think Hate Speech and be anything these days, because everyone is so soft now. If someones says something to you that you don't like or agree can be "hate speech" and I don't agree with that.
@9FG685V9mos9MO
What is determined as hate speech is a little too harsh. People are a little bit to soft and want everything to be punished/canceled
@9F7K4LL9mos9MO
Hate speech is a term that is largely amorphous and poorly defined. There is no legal definition for hate speech in the United States. Banning it would leave the door open for politicization. In an ever-political world, judicial decisions often get caught in the cross-hairs and what would be deemed “hate speech” could vary wildly depending on the political tides.
In addition to this difficulty of enforcement, the first amendment is designed specifically to protect speech which is disliked. If speech is popular, it will not be called hate speech. Only unpopular speech, which would… Read more
@ISIDEWITH4yrs4Y
No, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government
@9GMPY5X8mos8MO
These laws give us the freedom to live in peace without these laws corruption would strike it would be chaotic it is not only for protection against the government but for one’s self and everyone else.
@9FWX5RJ8mos8MO
One of the most important aspects of personal freedom is the ability to express your opinions, thoughts, ideas, and beliefs freely. It is not only our right as citizens and as human beings, but it encourages discussions and free thinking. On top of this, banning certain types of speech is a slippery slope that could become oppressive, corrupt, or biased very quickly.
@9FP2MBP9mos9MO
The first amendment protects all speech, if people are offended because of something you said that is their problem not yours.
@9FNRVL29mos9MO
You have freedom of speech that shouldn't even be taken away when you use it against the government. You are allowed to have opinions and express those without getting in trouble. especially since there is no harm against anyone.
@8LS9RRX4yrs4Y
It depends on the intention. Is it to incite violence or harm against other or simply articulate an injustice or anger at a circumstance?
@8KJL7SD4yrs4Y
this is a very iffy subject it depends on what the government considers hate speech
@8G89YS24yrs4Y
I don't have enough knowlegde about this subject, but I don't believe hate speech is okay.
@8JPJYNC4yrs4Y
It depends on what the government defines as hate speech. Sometimes what people say can be misinterpreted. But if it's blatant hate speech, then no it shouldn't.
@94Z37B42yrs2Y
Yes, but it's not hate speech.
@8CDJWPX4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is not coming from anyone in an official capacity and does not incite violence
@8L9TTGJConstitution4yrs4Y
No, all speech IS protected by the first ammendment
@8CTTJ8S4yrs4Y
Yes, As long as no one gets hurt or has their rights taken then hate speech is nothing but talk.
@8YQLNK22yrs2Y
No, and increase penalties for hate speeches against police, race/ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religions (Blackcraft Cult is okay). The Freedom of Speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government.
@8HWN5RF4yrs4Y
Only when threatening in any way, or in large public settings where it disrupts the pursuit of happiness of others.
@8D4MNS24yrs4Y
Yes, so long as it does not threaten violence it should be protected. As bad as hate speech is, censorship is a very slippery slope that must be treated with caution.
No, while giving the government unilateral authority to decide what constitutes hate speech can be dangerous, hate speech by it's very nature is very dangerous and promotes violence and violent ideas and it should be treated as a criminal offense
@8CRFYJV4yrs4Y
There is no such thing as hate speech.
@8JV8R5Q4yrs4Y
Not if it advocates violence or political discrimination
Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence and is found to not cause damage to mental health ( like cyber bullying or harassment)
@8DFD27RRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as nothing illegal or harmful is threatened
@8T3VPBM3yrs3Y
No, and increase penalties for hate speeches against police, race/ethnicity, sexual orientations, and religions.
Yes, technically the first amendments protects this, but I do not agree with it
@8K5JW7H4yrs4Y
Yes but they should also be prepared for a swift punch in the mouth.
@8YWKFCTWorking Family2yrs2Y
Yes, because there is no such thing as hate speech.
@YWB69KLibertarian4yrs4Y
Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment? I think all speech with regards to what you can say regarding the govermement is already protected by the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution which protects your right to worship , express , and to address the Govermement for reverence agreements , and is ment to keep the Govermement from infringing on those rights against individuals willing to exercise those rights. but that only applies to Govermement , meaning that the Govermement cannot go against your freedom of speech , worship , journalism or Freedom of the Press if you will etc… Read more
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