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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4yrs4Y

Yes

 @9FWX5RJ from Oregon agreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @9FNRVL2 from Virginia agreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @9F7ZKSD from California agreed…7mos7MO

Hate speech, while seen as offensive and damaging, does not cause extreme harm or damage and should be protected under the constitution like any other speech.

 @9GD2ST3 from California agreed…5mos5MO

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.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4yrs4Y

No

 @9G8D387from Maine disagreed…5mos5MO

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.

 @9FPN3JY from Texas agreed…6mos6MO

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

 @9FLYMR7 from North Carolina agreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @9F7ZKSD from California disagreed…7mos7MO

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

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4yrs4Y

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

 @9FZBPKH  from Michigan disagreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @9FQVK5J from Georgia disagreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence

 @9G8TDMF from Maryland disagreed…5mos5MO

I don't think hate speech should be allowed in any situation. It is wrong and not the best way to handle a problem.

 @9FM28JS from New York disagreed…6mos6MO

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

 @9GPX2V8 from Pennsylvania disagreed…5mos5MO

Hate speech is unacceptable on many levels. Going on racist or homophobic tirades and calling that "freedom" is quite ridiculous.

 @9GFV8P4Taxpayers from Georgia disagreed…5mos5MO

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4yrs4Y

No, and increase penalties for hate speech

 @9GD2ST3 from California disagreed…5mos5MO

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.

 @9FG685Vdisagreed…6mos6MO

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

 @9F7K4LL from Michigan disagreed…7mos7MO

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

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...4yrs4Y

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

 @9FNRVL2 from Virginia disagreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @9FM28JS from New York agreed…6mos6MO

Hate speech towards a person impacts their way of life disrupting their own freedom of self-expression. The government on the other hand needs to have feedback if the system is to work.

 @9GMPY5X from California disagreed…5mos5MO

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.

 @9FWX5RJ from Oregon disagreed…6mos6MO

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.

 @8LS9RRX from New Jersey answered…3yrs3Y

It depends on the intention. Is it to incite violence or harm against other or simply articulate an injustice or anger at a circumstance?

 @8KJL7SD from Utah answered…3yrs3Y

this is a very iffy subject it depends on what the government considers hate speech

 @8G89YS2from Maine answered…3yrs3Y

I don't have enough knowlegde about this subject, but I don't believe hate speech is okay.

 @8JPJYNC from Wyoming answered…3yrs3Y

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.

 @8CDJWPX from Kansas answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, as long as it is not coming from anyone in an official capacity and does not incite violence

 @8CTTJ8S from Indiana answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, As long as no one gets hurt or has their rights taken then hate speech is nothing but talk.

 @8YQLNK2 from Kentucky answered…2yrs2Y

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.

 @8HWN5RF from Illinois answered…3yrs3Y

Only when threatening in any way, or in large public settings where it disrupts the pursuit of happiness of others.

 @8D4MNS2 from New York answered…4yrs4Y

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.

 @8GN5L5XGreen from California answered…3yrs3Y

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

 @8JV8R5Q from Mississippi answered…3yrs3Y

 @8JS7MJKAmerican from Arkansas answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence and is found to not cause damage to mental health ( like cyber bullying or harassment)

 @8DFD27RRepublican from Ohio answered…4yrs4Y

 @8T3VPBM from Kentucky answered…3yrs3Y

No, and increase penalties for hate speeches against police, race/ethnicity, sexual orientations, and religions.

 @8L3DJPJGreen from Missouri answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, technically the first amendments protects this, but I do not agree with it

 @8K5JW7H from Texas answered…3yrs3Y

 @YWB69KLibertarian from New York answered…3yrs3Y

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

 @8LJQ389 from Missouri answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, this is a free country but if the hate speech incites violence or threatens others (such as the President), then it should be shut down

 @8H4CZBN from Missouri answered…3yrs3Y

No, because I don't trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

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