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27. The concept of "hate crime," seems like a "license to discriminate."

Fri Jan 9, 2015, 01:37 AM

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Hate Speech vs Satire [View all] uppityperson Jan 2015 OP

Pretty much, yes. arcane1 Jan 2015 #6

I'd also make a distinction between hate speech and a hate crime. arcane1 Jan 2015 #13

I appreciate your thoughtful replies. KittyWampus Jan 2015 #14

If I call a Republican an asswipe it may be satirical randr Jan 2015 #2

All hate speech and satire should be legal Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #3

I'm a little wary of the concept of "hate crimes". Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #8

The concept of "hate crime," seems like a "license to discriminate." immoderate Jan 2015 #27

"Imminent lawless action" is the standard. Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #10

Quite a common approach. Nye Bevan Jan 2015 #15

That's different. linuxman Jan 2015 #18

It's a very thin line, imo KMOD Jan 2015 #20

I reject the entire notion of "hate speech". nt Codeine Jan 2015 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jan 2015 #22

Or maybe it's just crappy art Fumesucker Jan 2015 #24

That's a great analogy KMOD Jan 2015 #26