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Free Speech

Discussion in 'Politics & Current Affairs' started by White Rabbit, Mar 10, 2023.

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  1. White Rabbit

    White Rabbit Oh dear! I shall be late!

     
    White Rabbit, Mar 10, 2023
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  2. Lian

    Lian Friendly One

    Always liked that dude
     
    Lian, Mar 10, 2023
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  3. buffyfan

    buffyfan Moderator Staff Member

    So. All the free speech Amendment actually guarantees, though, is that you cannot be arrested. Government cant pass laws that make speech illegal (without attachment to other acts). Example. There cant be a law against the N word. "I am going to kill every N in this room!" while brandishing a gun..............
     
    buffyfan, Mar 10, 2023
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  4. Lian

    Lian Friendly One

    There is a difference between insults and death threats though. Saying you will kill someone is not freedom of speech
     
    Lian, Mar 10, 2023
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  5. buffyfan

    buffyfan Moderator Staff Member

    I am saying they can add "enhancement" laws. Example. It is NOT illegal to drive. But it is, if you dont realize when you drive them there, illegal to drive for a robbery and not report it. If you rob a store with Joe and Joe kills someone. You killed someone in most places too. So "N" is not illegal. Yelling I am going to kill you N then doing it can be enhanced to a Hate Speech enhancement. Potentially.
     
    buffyfan, Mar 14, 2023
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