Comment on Should hate speech be protected under freedom of speech laws?

• Treczoks@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

  So hate speech is non-violent rhetoric to you?

  And it is more about “just don’t offend” than about the individual levels of feeling offended.

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  • PapaStevesy@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

    There are many levels. Someone saying “I hate foreigners” or “I hate fascists” or “I hate capitalists” or “I hate gays” or “I hate cars” or “I hate science denialism” or “I hate AI” or “I hate health insurance CEOs”…that’s all very different than saying “I think all (take your pick)s should be killed.” Don’t you think? All I’m saying is, it’s just about the most subjective thing your trying to codify and it’s just not possible, reasonable, or to society to do so, imo.

    “Just don’t offend” is a huge leap from “My freedom ends where someone else’s rights start”. It’s impossible not to offend somebody on this planet just by existing, and some opinions deserve the public shame that offends the people who have them.

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    • Treczoks@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨week⁩ ago

      It is amazing that for you, being able to spread hate seems to be a fundamental, inviolable human right.

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      • PapaStevesy@lemmy.world ⁨6⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        It’s amazing that for you, mischarachterization of my stance counts as making a point. I bet you “win” every argument you get in. Have fun in the non-existent black-and-white world you crave, completely devoid of nuance or understanding of subjectivity! I’ll be over here in reality 😘

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