Free Speech vs Hate Speech...

Gato_Solo

Out-freaking-standing OTC member
Are the two incompatible? Should the latter be controlled? What about the constitution? While I think such sites are reprehensible, I believe they have a right to exist. It is incumbent upon the parents to be parents to keep this stuff under control.
 
Well, my personal rule of thumb is that freedom of speech is not your freedom to say whatever you wish but rather the freedom of people you despise to say that which makes your blood boil. Otherwise it doesn't really mean anything. OTOH, if you say things which may incite others to break the law, and they do so, you should be able to be held culpable. :shrug: Hard to tell what is or isn't incitement though.
 
Gato_Solo said:
Are the two incompatible? Should the latter be controlled? What about the constitution? While I think such sites are reprehensible, I believe they have a right to exist. It is incumbent upon the parents to be parents to keep this stuff under control.


Although I dont like to say it, I thnk like you do. They have a right to exsist and say what they want.
 
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