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> The US is pretty unique in having absolute freedom of speech Does hate speech against a religious community protected under freedom of speech in the US? Beca
by vthallam 8y ago
> The US is pretty unique in having absolute freedom of speech
Does hate speech against a religious community protected under freedom of speech in the US? Because my comment earlier was in that context.
- gamblor956 8y agoYes. Unless that language specifically incites immediate violence and actually results in the incited actions[+], it is protected under the First Amendment. [+]Generally, under First Amendment law, such speech is treated as both speech and as action, and it is the action of inciting violence that is punished.