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..and this is the problem with hate speech - it involves perceived intent and thus the criminalisation of thought.
by growlist 8y ago
..and this is the problem with hate speech - it involves perceived intent and thus the criminalisation of thought.
- Buldak 8y agoThis could be said of many more crimes than hate speech.
- ABCLAW 8y agoWait until you find out that mens rea exists.
- growlist 8y agoShallow comment. Suggest you read this: http://barristerblogger.com/2018/03/18/the-met-has-a-problem-with-hate-crime-it-cant-explain-what-it-means/ http://barristerblogger.com/2018/03/18/the-met-has-a-problem...
- dragonwriter 8y agoIntent is also an element of murder, so I guess that's criminalization of thought, too.