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In Sweden it is a crime to criticise goverment's immigraiton policy. Saying "we should not let so many immigrants in" counts as "hate speech".
by mamon 10y ago
In Sweden it is a crime to criticise goverment's immigraiton policy. Saying "we should not let so many immigrants in" counts as "hate speech".
- mac01021 10y ago> it is a crime to criticise goverment's immigraiton policy. Citation? Is there actually a law that says this? Or is it hyperbole? Even if all you've got are anecdotal court rulings, I would be interested in reading about it.
- k-mcgrady 10y agoI'd be interested in seeing some sources on this. My guess is that it's not criticising government policy that's a problem but abusive behaviour towards immigrants or criticism backed up with hatred.
- josteink 10y agoIn the current Swedish political climate, all you need is not being positive enough towards mass immigration and you're counted as part of the "hate crowd". You really need to watch your mouth if you're in any sort of public position. While legally not criminal, in practice you will find your right to free speech severely challenged. I think all such "hate speech" laws are deliberately vague opinion policing and unrightfully limits freedom of speech. They all need to go.