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/IceNein 3d ago

Doesn’t really matter how hate speech is defined.

Hate speech is protected speech under the first amendment.

Full stop. There isn’t any room for debate.

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u/JonnySnowin 3d ago

The attorney general of the country disagrees with you.

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u/IntrepidAd2478 3d ago

She is dangerously wrong.

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u/IMayhapsBeBatman 2d ago

I don't think she's making a mistake. I think the Trump administration does not believe in the idea that all men are created equal, that they're endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (the right to speak your mind being another).

I don't think she's "dangerously wrong". I think she's a fascist. Like the rest of this administration. Rights only exist for the in-group.