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To: d[-_-]b who wrote (242907)	7/23/2005 3:40:07 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (3) of 1574273

re:My opinion is that if someone is engaged in hate speech that clearly is intended to inflame other people to violence, then they are just as responsible as those who commit the crimes. It does seem a bit odd that people are happy to engage in a discussion of Hate Crimes, but obvious hate speech that could incite crimes is considered protected speech. I don't think anyone actually believes the intent of free speech was to allow hate speech - rather the free expression of dissenting or unpopular views. If not Hate Speech surely it somehow fits into the yelling fire in a theatre class by endangering others. I don't agree. Just like with Jerry Falwell, Pat Robertson, the Klan, the Neo Nazis and the Aryan Nation, you must allow this jerk to have his say. Its exactly what free speech is all about. If we try to shut him up, we are only hurting ourselves. I no more like seeing the Aryan Nation march in Cour d' Alene than seeing a shark when swimming in the ocean, but I will be the first to defend the Aryan Nation's right to march even though violence usually ensues. Better to keep them in the light where we can all see them, then force them to go underground. ted

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