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> and that hatespeech is a form of assault Are there any legal precedents upholding this? Being the inciting ring-leader of a violent mob is one thing, but if
by padobson 9y ago
> and that hatespeech is a form of assault
Are there any legal precedents upholding this? Being the inciting ring-leader of a violent mob is one thing, but if someone called me a mick for spilling their Guinness, I wouldn't call that an assault
- specialist 9y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_speech https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_speech "Hate speech is speech which attacks a person or group on the basis of attributes such as race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or gender. In the law of some countries, hate speech is described as speech, gesture or conduct, writing, or display which is forbidden because it incites violence or prejudicial action against or by a protected group, or individual on the basis of their membership of the group, or because it disparages or intimidates a protected group, or individual on the basis of their membership of the group." It times past, I'd just use LMGTFY. But now? I dunno. Maybe I've lost the will to live.