The far right is ascendant in Europe; obviously restrictions on speech haven't prevented that. I am Jewish, I have a strong dislike of Nazis, and yet I think Nazis legally being able to "spout Nazi ideology" is a healthy thing for our society. Criminalizing speech doesn't stop people from holding abhorrent beliefs.
replyThis is an aspect of our country that I think most Americans are proud of. Some relevant reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Socialist_Party_of_Am...
My fucking god the American exceptionalism arrogance runs strong.
replyIt's fine if you think the American approach to free speech is bad - you don't have to live here - but please justify that rather than just name-calling.
reply> yet I think Nazis legally being able to "spout Nazi ideology" is a healthy thing for our society
replyHow did that end last time? We know where it ends, we know there's nothing redeeming. Nobody needs Nazis, there is nothing to be gained by engaging with them or giving them a platform.
Weimar Germany had laws against hate speech!
replyThat they did not apply. They let a guy who tried to overthrow the government free to run for election again. This kind of thing should never be allowed. Someone who physically demonstrates they have no business in a democratic society doesn't belong in it.
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