Hate Speech
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- Westboro Church Protests Amount to Hate Speech, Even Hate CrimesThe U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the Westboro Baptist Church's anti-gay demonstrations at military funerals are protected under the First Amendment. The lone dissenter, Justice Samuel Alito, believed the majority ruling went too far. I agree
Congratulations to the Westboro Baptist Church -- for NowFlush with victory, the Westboro Baptist Church is not only planning more protests in the near future, but they are now challenging anti-picketing laws in other states as well.
Reactions to Arizona Shootings Spur More Hate SpeechWhile FBI Director Robert S. Meuller III agrees that words do matter and hate speech is readily accessible, blaming the iPhone era is not the answer.- Palin's Hate Speech: From Rhetoric to MurderAn article about the acidic atmosphere created to allow the Tucson killings.
- Is Hate Speech Good for America?The first amendment is most important when addressing unpopular speech. Our social, scientific, and spiritual growth is most likely to thrive under a system of free speech.
- Is There Any Truth to the "Hate Speech" Moniker as Hung Upon Conservatives?A simple recitation of facts will expose the bias. Will it do any good?
Stop the Hate Speech Republicans: Diversity is America's Beauty and StrengthMcCain's campaign is a disgrace to America.- Hate SpeechIn humane forms of expression depriving humans
- The Problem with Hate-Speech LawsThis is a short piece presenting a criticism of hate-speech laws and their philosophical and political justifications.
Hate Speech Toward Women on Network Television Increases During Primetime HoursHateful language is on the increase during primetime viewing hours, and most of it is directed toward women.- Should We Tolerate Hate Speech?Should we tolerate "Hate Speech?" At a glance, the answer to that question would seem to be, "of course not." Anything with the word "hate" in it is bad, right? But what exactly is hate speech?
- Writers and Hate SpeechDo Hate Speech laws threaten our freedom? Every answer to this question in America begins with the First Amendment.
Rep. Lamborn Continues Wave of Anti-Obama Hate SpeechColorado Republican Doug Lamborn slammed President Obama with a derogatory racial comment on a Denver radio show last week. Here is what happened, and why hateful speech is not good for anyone.- The Fight Over the 1st AmendmentI am tore because I believe in the freedoms that I and others did and am fighting for but taking away a freedom form any citizen is wrong.
- Politics of HateOpinions run strong and diverse in the United States. Whether on the left or the right of the political spectrum, both sides take full advantage of their first amendment rights insuring freedom of speech.
- The Hate Speech of the Religious Right"Well-intentioned Christian folks have a right to say what they want; just as I have the right to tune it out or turn it off." But after George Tiller was murdered in his church pew, can we still say that is true?
- More on Hate-Speech by Left and RightExamines Matt Barber's recent attacks on liberal blogger
- Only Conservative Words Have Any Negative MeaningJust saying . . . .
- The Blurry Line Between Truth and Hate SpeechIn this article, author Aaron D. Taylor discusses why the line between truth and hate speech isn't as clear as one might think.
- The Redefining of Polticial Speak. Control the Language; Control the ArgumentThe Left's attempts at redefining all manner of economic, political and social speak is a tool for holding the debate entirely upon their terms. Does no one else see this?
- Hanging Noose as Hate Crime Considered by California LegislatureIn Jena, Louisiana, white students hung a noose over a tree to scare black students. California is examining whether to do this on private property is a crime, like hate speech and should be given strict penalties.
- Political Correctness Takes Hold of the Michael Richards ScandalAt the end of the day, it should be obviously clear: political correctness is taking hold of the Michael Richards scandal.
- Is Hip Hop an Art Form or Hate Speech?With the recent events surrounding the Don Imus incident firmly in mind, it does dredge up a question, but not whether or not hip hop is art or hate, but what are the origins of this characteristic black indifference anyway?
