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Riddle me this asked in Politics & GovernmentOther - Politics & Government · 8 years ago

Is arresting someone for hate speech an affront on the First Ammendment?

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  • tonalc2
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    Well, yes, since hate speech is not against the law in the US.

  • Curtis
    8 years ago

    Yes, unless that person had any mention of intending to bring violence upon the opposing group.

  • ingsoc1
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Well since the USA doesnt have hate speech laws i am missing your point

  • Prophet Of Doom
    Lv 5
    8 years ago

    Yes.

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    Generally, unless you're trying to incite violence (like Osama Bin Laden for example).

  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago

    Yes. Doh.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    YES.

    Just like the man in California, who was thrown in jail, and is still in jail for the anti- mohhamed video, THAT NOBODY SAW!

    WHERE IN THE HELL IS THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION ON THIS?????

    OOPS, doesn't fit their agenda, does it?

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