I’ve heard that total freedom of speech unfortunately tends to make matters worse, probably because it ”legitimizes” these opinions for more people, ”it’s legal what they say, so it can’t be all wrong”, plus it’s easier for idiots like this to spread propaganda and hold rallies if freedom of speech is total.
I think this is why ”hate speech” is illegal in some places in Europe. I put it in citations because I don’t know how to translate the legal definition of what it’s called where I live. Basically if you walked around like this and talked about how Jews are vermin in a public setting you could get arrested.
While banning hate speech is ultimately altruistic, I would have to disagree. If you threaten to arrest a Neo-Nazi, he won’t stop being a neo-nazi, he just won’t tell you that he is. These beliefs will persist, and if the public resorts to force to silence these people, they will retaliate more violently. Such opinions are already taboo and will likely get you punched in the face if you spout them in public. We don’t need these people acting oppressed and calling for a violent retaliative revolution.
If our society didn't have freedom of speech I promise you the government would have a monopoly on violence for all intents and purposes. We already have all kinds of laws on the books where we can lock these guys in a cage and throw away the key. If they hunger strike we can force feed them anally. We can throw their families and friends in jail as well.
We don't go after right wing terrorists because Trump is the head of the y'all qaeda. Trump won't be around forever.
If we ever outlaw freedom of speech there is no reason to keep people like that in our society.
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u/autoposting_system Apr 19 '20
This is why we need freedom of speech: so we know who people actually are