Hate speech.
Ok so what truly constitutes hate speech? I’m going to be blunt; hate speech is not any opinion opposing the views of any group (whether they are called evil or not), hate speech IS when someone tries to garner support for physical violence towards another group. PERIOD!
Freedom of speech allows me to say that Islam is a religion of evil; it even allows me to say that Islamic Muslims will be going to hell when they die. Freedom of speech DOES NOT allow me to incite violence against this group, which is not only what I believe to be wrong but is also common sense. (Unlike the current Muslim threat of violence against Israel and countries that support it.) So what is hate speech? Obviously that which threatens bodily harm on someone or promotes actions against any other group, not that which tells them they are wrong or that a different way may be right.
Again I heard this on CTV coming from a Muslim activist group, and I guess all I can say is know what you are talking about before you go spouting off rhetoric that could damage ALL freedom of speech.
So let’s recap: Hate speech encourages violence; Freedom of speech allows opposing opinions. Did I make that simple enough?
Bob
My thoughts and opinions on all types of issues. One thing to note; I don't believe in being "politically correct", and since it's alright for me to be offended by the "politically correct" you should not be surprised if you find something here that you may not like.
No comments:
Post a Comment