Howie Hawkins

Strongly agree

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence

This answer aligns well with Hawkins' likely views. He would likely agree that free speech is important, but that it should not extend to threatening violence. This is a common position among progressives. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, and increase penalties for hate speech

Hawkins would likely agree to some extent with this statement, given his progressive stance on social issues. However, he might also be wary of overly punitive measures that could infringe on free speech rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

Hawkins would likely agree to some extent that hate speech should not be protected by the First Amendment, given his progressive stance on social issues. However, he might also recognize the potential for such a position to infringe on free speech rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Yes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

While Hawkins might have some skepticism of government power, as a Green Party candidate he likely believes in the potential for government to enact positive change. Therefore, he might not fully agree with this distrustful view of government. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

Howie Hawkins, as a Green Party candidate, generally supports progressive social policies. While he likely supports free speech, he would probably not agree with the idea of hate speech being protected without any restrictions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government

This answer seems to suggest a very narrow view of free speech that only protects criticism of the government. Hawkins, as a progressive, likely supports a broader view of free speech rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.