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Ron Paul’s policy on hate speech

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Should hate speech be protected by the first amendment?

  Ron Paul voterbaseYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

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Ron Paul voters

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

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 120 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence

This answer aligns with Ron Paul's views on free speech and the non-aggression principle. He believes in the protection of free speech, but also that speech should not incite violence. This stance is consistent with his libertarian philosophy. 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.

Very strongly agree

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

Ron Paul has consistently expressed distrust in the government's ability to regulate individual freedoms, including free speech. He would likely strongly agree with this statement, as it aligns with his libertarian views on limited government intervention. 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 agree

Yes

Ron Paul is a strong advocate for freedom of speech and has consistently defended the First Amendment. He believes that even speech that is offensive or controversial should be protected. However, he might not fully agree with this statement as he also believes in the non-aggression principle, which could be interpreted as being against speech that incites violence. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No

Ron Paul is a staunch defender of the First Amendment and believes in the importance of free speech, even when it is controversial or offensive. He would strongly disagree with the idea of limiting the First Amendment to exclude hate speech. 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.

Very strongly disagree

No, and increase penalties for hate speech

Ron Paul would strongly disagree with this statement. He is a strong advocate for freedom of speech and would oppose any measures to increase penalties for hate speech, viewing it as a violation of the First Amendment. 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.

Very strongly disagree

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

Ron Paul would strongly disagree with this statement. He believes in the broad protection of free speech, not just speech that criticizes the government. He would view this as a significant limitation on the First Amendment. 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.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,117 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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