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US has absolute free speech. Being from Europe, I tend to disagree with this form, as I believe meaningful free speech is precious, and we shouldn't allow some
by amaccuish 8y ago
US has absolute free speech. Being from Europe, I tend to disagree with this form, as I believe meaningful free speech is precious, and we shouldn't allow some right wing extremists to take advantage and ruin it by using it as an excuse for hateful language that contributes precisely nothing to political debate.
- jrs95 8y agoYou’ve been duped if you think this is about right wing extremists. The same laws have been used to silence pro-Palestine activists.
- jakelazaroff 8y agoThe US does not have absolute freedom of speech. The canonical example of shouting fire in a crowded theater is illegal. You also cannot call 911 for non-emergencies, distribute child pornography, threaten or harass another person, defame an individual or organization, etc.