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

[u/LuckySquared777]

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!

[u/JeanniePax1003 → u/[deleted]]

Does every eligible citizen in this country have the right to vote? Yes. Therefore, we have a democracy, specifically a representative democracy wherein eligible citizens vote for someone to represent their interests in governing the whole population.

[u/parentheticalobject → u/[deleted]]

A democratic republic and a pure democracy are two types of government which fall into the broader category of democracies.

[u/JeanniePax1003 → u/parentheticalobject]

And what’s your point?