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We aren't talking about "criticism". I am not asking for laws on blasphemy. I am asking for laws on hate speech. It is legal in the US to say that all Muslim
by slg 6y ago
We aren't talking about "criticism". I am not asking for laws on blasphemy. I am asking for laws on hate speech.
It is legal in the US to say that all Muslims are terrorists that deserve to be shot with bullets dipped in pig's blood. How would you feel hearing that if you were a Muslim? Would you feel that you could safely and openly practice your religion?
- amadeuspagel 6y ago> We aren't talking about "criticism". I am not asking for laws on blasphemy. I am asking for laws on hate speech. You say this as if these are clearly defined categories. Take the charlie hebdo cartoons: Criticism, blasphemy or hate speech? At any rate, your argument applies even to criticism. Criticism can lead people to infringe on your freedom of religion.
- slg 6y agoWhat is the line between criticism and slander? Why can we draw that line when dealing with individuals but it is impossible to define categories when dealing with groups of people?
- amadeuspagel 6y agoWe can't draw that line when dealing with individuals either. Laws against libel and slander should not exist.