The Unbridled Hate of Hate Speech Laws

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The Unbridled Hate of Hate Speech Laws

Frank Salvato

January 17, 2014

 

This analysis was originally published at Because Our Republic Is Worth It.

 

"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." This quote, often attributed to Voltaire, is at the heart of our First Amendment right to free speech, at least where the authority of our government is concerned. A free society, and, in fact, a free people, must be able to speak freely in order to challenge power, ideological aggression or the coercion of faction. To limit or eliminate this fundamental right; this essential check to balance, is to limit or eliminate freedom in its most cursory form. Put succinctly, limiting free speech rights is tyranny in its most basic form.

 

It is for this reason that the Progressive Movement's continued assault on free speech rights – both here in the United States and throughout the free world – is of such immediate concern.

 

On January 16, 2014, TheHill.com reported:

 

"Thirteen House Democrats have proposed legislation that would require the government to study hate speech on the Internet, mobile phones and television and radio.

 

"The bill, sponsored by Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (P-NY) and 12 other House Democrats, would look at how those media are used to 'advocate and encourage violent acts and the commission of crimes of hate.'