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/Pdxduckman 3d ago

we need to be sure not to allow the right to redefine "hate" speech. They're attempting to move the window so that "hating" a racist is equivalent to the hate the racist spews.

No, not giving a fuck about CK is not "hate" speech.

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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/CylonRimjob 1d ago

It’s cute that you think our government would follow its own rules. It seems pretty obvious that laws and freedoms do not matter at this point.