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To: CitizenUSA
Evil, despicable people—no doubt. However, we let neo-Nazis march in Skokie. Do we have the right to prevent speech we find hateful or disgusting?

Given the "Hate Crime" doctrine, Yes, absolutely. Whether we want it or asked for it or not.

12 posted on 11/24/2007 8:06:43 AM PST by Gorzaloon
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To: Gorzaloon

Gorzaloon wrote: “Given the “Hate Crime” doctrine, Yes, absolutely. Whether we want it or asked for it or not.”

I don’t believe sexual orientation is covered (at this time) by federal hate crime laws, and conservatives aren’t generally big fans of “Hate Crime” laws to start with. Even so, the “church” could claim a religious exemption.

Be careful what you ask for. If you start giving the government power to regulate free speech, what kind of speech will be regulated next?


16 posted on 11/24/2007 8:14:34 AM PST by CitizenUSA
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