Why is it that racism

[Ani Yun Wiya]

is not a crime with related fines, jailing and other penalties?

[Proud liberal 80]

1. Because of freedom of speech

But I want to say in some democratic countries in Europe that are just as free as us you can be subject to jail and/or fines for racism

Edit- but nothing says that a person can’t be fired or subject to ridicule for being racist....and that’s what we need to do in this country....

[geomon666]

2. If you're talking about racist speech, that's a very slippery slope.

One that I don't care to go for a ride on.

Other forms of racism though are crimes and are subject to fines, penalties, etc.

[Proud liberal 80]

4. Yes

May be a slippery meaning that the government shouldn’t get involved, but that doesn’t mean the public doesn’t have a voice in pressuring people to be fired and other methods

[geomon666]

5. Oh I absolutely agree. The public should use its' influence to name and shame.

Freedom of Speech is not Freedom From Consequences.

[Proud liberal 80]

6. Exactly

Which the right doesn’t seem to understand, even though they love capitalism do much

[brewens]

8. It can enhance a crime in some cases. That's good. n/t

[WhiskeyGrinder]

3. lol wut

[RockRaven]

7. Because modes of thought are not criminalized in this country, specific actions are.

And there are a bunch of specific actions which are racist that are illegal.

[virgogal]

9. What about sexism or ageism?