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| No | 60% | 615 votes | Total: 1018 votes | |
| Yes | 40% | 403 votes |
No
by Vicki Phipps
Created on: February 05, 2011
We, the people of America are all for free speech and we’ll fight for your right to disagree with
Created on: June 29, 2010
Many people love to throw out hate speech, then run to hide behind their understanding of the US Constitution's
Created on: August 10, 2007 Last Updated: May 21, 2009
This article is going to annoy a few people - just thought I'd get that out of the way up front.
by Ted Sherman
Created on: September 04, 2007
The question will always be: is hate speech considered free speech? If the answer is yes, then the Constitution
Created on: September 05, 2010
The first amendment and its freedom of speech declaration has proved to be one of the most nagging of
Created on: February 02, 2011 Last Updated: February 03, 2011
We are guaranteed the right to free speech and the freedom of religion under the first amendment to
by Dianne Lobes
Created on: November 10, 2008 Last Updated: November 22, 2008
Apparently this is a question that Helium, for some reason, can't figure out, as it supports highly
by David Brown
Created on: February 16, 2009
"Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me, " is probably one of the much needed
Created on: December 30, 2007 Last Updated: February 08, 2009
The law says that we, or society, or the governing powers that be, must allow hate speech when and if
Created on: January 10, 2011 Last Updated: January 15, 2011
The tragic mass shootings in Tucson on January 8, 2011 should once again cause us to seriously reflect
Created on: March 13, 2009 Last Updated: January 02, 2010
Northern Ireland, The Deep South of America, South Africa, Germany, Palestine, Uganda, all of those
by Eli Cameran
Created on: July 03, 2010
For years, our government, and groups such as the ACLU have defended the right to free speech under
Created on: October 08, 2007
As a society, the majority of Americans would agree that hate speech should not be tolerated, as it
Created on: July 03, 2010
We support, fiercely, the right to have our say. It is a freedom we value because it is not allowed
by Mario Carini
Created on: October 18, 2008 Last Updated: October 21, 2008
I believe there is a marked difference between opinions and hate speech. Everyone is entitled to their
by Gary Lewis
Created on: January 14, 2009
Hate speech hides under the U.S. Constitution's amendment that guarantees freedom of speech. In order
Created on: March 26, 2008
It's not that whether or not we should tolerate it, it is whether or not we want to listen to it. Just
Created on: October 13, 2007
The question is not must we amend our Constitution to define and then criminalize Hate Speech. If this
Created on: March 05, 2008
"The stroke of the whip maketh marks in the flesh: but the stroke of the tongue breaketh the bones."
Created on: December 08, 2007
Limitations on the freedom of speech have long been debated as have the interpretations as to the law
Yes
by Daniel Troit
Created on: February 08, 2009
Several nations have passed specific legislation prohibiting or restricting hate speech. The desire
by Mary E
Created on: August 06, 2010
Hate speech can be a contentious issue because it brings out emotional responses in people. When you
by Wayne Douma
Created on: December 28, 2009 Last Updated: December 30, 2009
Hate speech must be tolerated if you are someone who truly believes in the words of the United States
Created on: March 05, 2011
To say we should not tolerate "hate speech" is to say we should not tolerate free speech. While the
Created on: January 14, 2009 Last Updated: December 30, 2010
The "right to speak freely " is the hallmark of freedom in America; the content of a speech
by Can Tran
Created on: September 21, 2007
As much as I can't stand hate speech, it's still a First Amendment right. What is "hate" in the first
Created on: July 14, 2008 Last Updated: August 09, 2008
There is no greater proof that political correctness could destroy our fragile Democracy than buzz-words
by Tom Moilanen
Created on: September 09, 2007
The era of political correctness is pushing our society ever closer to George Orwell's vision, albeit
by Nouri Arif
Created on: August 25, 2007
The Constitution of the United States forces all those that would enjoy it's many freedoms and protections
Created on: November 05, 2009 Last Updated: November 06, 2009
There is probably no one topic that raises the interest of an individual then debating the interpretation
by Russ Baca
Created on: August 15, 2007
As a society, we should not tolerate "hate speech" in practice, but from a legal perspective we will,
Created on: April 26, 2010 Last Updated: April 27, 2010
At the time I am writing this, the poll above the title shows that more think hate speech should not
by T. M. Beeker
Created on: September 18, 2007
Men and women before us gave their lives to uphold the ideal of Free Speech. They gave the greatest
Created on: July 28, 2007
Should hate speech be tolerated?
My answer to this question is: Yes. Hate speech is plain and simply
Created on: September 17, 2007
Clearly we should tolerate hate speech. We have no choice. Waaaaiiit a minute! I'm not suggesting we
by B Smith
Created on: December 06, 2008
You stupid redneck!
"Redneck!" I had just honked my horn because a little piece of steel had just cut
Created on: March 25, 2008
Should we tolerate hate speech?
Nearly everyone knows what hate speech is. Many Americans have been the
by Joe Palvado
Created on: October 09, 2008 Last Updated: November 18, 2008
The question begs, who is the "we" that is asking whether hate speech should or should not be tolerated?
by Perry Hotter
Created on: August 25, 2007 Last Updated: March 31, 2012
One of the fundamental flaws America has when dealing with undesirable trends or elements, is to suppose
Created on: September 01, 2007
If the question were, "Should I engage in hate speech the answer would be no." Why should I demean myself