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The Power of Freedom vs. Hate Speech Laws
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RE: The Power of Freedom vs. Hate Speech Laws
Quote:Where's the line drawn?

In the US the case is Brandenburg v Ohio.

Quote:What is the significance of the Brandenburg v Ohio case?

Decision: The Supreme Court reversed Brandenburg's conviction as unconstitutional. Significance: After Brandenburg, the First Amendment protects speech unless it encourages immediate violence or other unlawful action.

Thus:  "We should kill those motherfuckers" is protected speech whereas "Let's go kill THAT motherfucker right now" is not.

On such nuances are laws made.
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RE: The Power of Freedom vs. Hate Speech Laws - by Minimalist - May 1, 2018 at 4:00 pm

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