• Dr. Jenkem@lemmy.blugatch.tube
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    1 year ago

    True, but another commonly cited exception is that it’s illegal to yell fire in a crowded theater where there is no fire. My assumption is the rationale being, if your speech is likely to present a danger to people it shouldn’t be legal.

    But you’re correct, America is pretty tolerant of hate speech, and it does lead to some pretty negative consequences imo.

    Probably a better comparison would be countries like Canada or Germany.

    EDIT:

    I do applaud you for taking the time to research it rather than getting caught up in the sensationalism of a Twitter post like so many others replying to me.