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To: trumandogz

I know of cases (you can google them as I don’t have the time now, sorry) where attempted prosecutions have taken place. I have not followed the cases, but does it really matter?? It’s a very small step from a law such as this one to “You incited violence with your words and caused someone to commit a hate crime with your words” - and yes, we are already there and have been for some time!!


88 posted on 11/01/2009 1:07:32 PM PST by JLLH
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To: JLLH
“You incited violence with your words and caused someone to commit a hate crime with your words” - and yes, we are already there and have been for some time!!

By inciting violence do you mean actions such as falsely Shouting fire in a crowded theater?

Words that are likely incite violence are not protected by the First Amendment and have little to do with any hate crimes legislation.

89 posted on 11/01/2009 1:29:26 PM PST by trumandogz (The Democrats are driving us to Socialism at 100 MPH -The GOP is driving us to Socialism at 97.5 MPH)
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