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Old 06-10-2004, 10:12 PM   #45
lumberjim
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Originally posted by ladysycamore
First off, let's get it correct...the question was:
"Is it "fair" that hatespeech isn't punishable by law but taking action against that speech is?"

Where was the "justification" or the "compulsion"?

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Originally posted by ladysycamore


This had me thinking: Is it "fair" that hatespeech isn't punishable by law but taking action against that speech is? For instance, if someone called me the "N" word, and I felt compelled to bash that fucker right in his face, then *I* am the one who gets punished, while the other person is free to disrespect the next person with his hate speech.

Hm...
to answer your question in more simple terms, YES. it IS fair.
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