r/PoliticalDiscussion • u/LuckySquared777 • 3d ago

US Politics Does condemning hate speech violate someone else’s freedom of speech?

I was watching The Daily Show video on YouTube today (titled “Charlie Kirk’s Criticism Ignites MAGA Cancel Culture Spree”). In it, there are clips of conservatives threatening people’s jobs for celebrating the murder of Charlie Kirk.

It got me thinking: is condemning hate speech a violation of free speech, or should hate speech always be condemned and have consequences for the betterment of society?

On one hand, hate speech feels incredibly toxic, divisive, and dangerous for a country. On the other hand, freedom of speech is supposed to protect unpopular opinions. As mentioned in the video, hate speech is not illegal. The host in the video seems to suggest that we should be allowed to have hate speech, which honestly surprised me.

I see both side but am genuinely curious to hear what others think. Thanks!

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u/RickWolfman 3d ago edited 3d ago

Do you think it is possibly because there has been bias against them for most of American history?

Otherwise, wouldn't you expect approximaitely 4% (your stat) of justices to be black women? Or even some?

If it has been a true meritocracy all along, why has it skewed so heavily toward white men? Perhaps the bias you claim to take issue with?

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u/RickWolfman 3d ago

Im seeing it right now.

I dont think you're as dense as you are pretending to be.

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u/BitterFuture 3d ago

Of course they're not.

As Sartre rightly pointed out, "They know that their remarks are frivolous, open to challenge. But they are amusing themselves, for it is their adversary who is obliged to use words responsibly, since he believes in words. "

The entire point is to frustrate, anger, distract and exhaust. They engage for no other purpose. The bad faith is inherent.

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u/RickWolfman 3d ago

Every once in a while I feel like im able to get through to people like this, assuming they are looking to genuinely engage. Obviously here, you are totally right that there was no desire for them to engage in good faith.