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The Velveteen Ocelot

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3. Actually, it isn't.

Reply to Joe941 (Reply #2)

Thu Jul 18, 2019, 08:32 AM

Jul 2019

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/volokh-conspiracy/wp/2017/06/19/supreme-court-unanimously-reaffirms-there-is-no-hate-speech-exception-to-the-first-amendment/?utm_term=.bb609486b81d

A law found to discriminate based on viewpoint is an “egregious form of content discrimination,” which is “presumptively unconstitutional.” … A law that can be directed against speech found offensive to some portion of the public can be turned against minority and dissenting views to the detriment of all. The First Amendment does not entrust that power to the government’s benevolence. Instead, our reliance must be on the substantial safeguards of free and open discussion in a democratic society.

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What you see in this country is the logical conclusion to... [View all] Joe941 Jul 2019 OP

How do you propose to outlaw media outlets without violating the First Amendment? The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #1

"the constitution is not a suicide pact. rampartc Jul 2019 #4

You definitely can't restrict political speech, no matter how odious. marylandblue Jul 2019 #5

Hate speach is not free speach. Its illegal. Joe941 Jul 2019 #2

Actually, it isn't. The Velveteen Ocelot Jul 2019 #3

I have been saying that for years. People get indoctrinated by being exposed to the messages AJT Jul 2019 #6

The Constitution is based on 18th Century theories about human rationality. marylandblue Jul 2019 #7

The constitution is due for an update. Joe941 Jul 2019 #8

It certainly is, but there is no consensus on what the update should contain marylandblue Jul 2019 #9

Did that start with Reagan or before him? richsonpoordad Jul 2019 #10

The result of an old, slow and effective poison in the absence of antidotes or countervailing voices dalton99a Jul 2019 #11