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cthulu23 · 08-02-2004, 07:51 AM

Although we are in the midst of an increadibly polarized political climate, I think that the term "hate" is being thrown about a bit too readily. If I criticize Bush in an illogical or immature way, does that necessarily equate with hatred? I think that the entire perception of "hate speech" as it applies to the presidential election is probably based more on Republican spin than actual "hate." I may be splitting hairs here, but, political debates may frequently be over-heated and vitriolic, but they rarely break down into sincere hatred of the other side (excepting bigots and maniacs, as always).

08-02-2004, 07:51 AM	#42 (permalink)
cthulu23 Banned	Although we are in the midst of an increadibly polarized political climate, I think that the term "hate" is being thrown about a bit too readily. If I criticize Bush in an illogical or immature way, does that necessarily equate with hatred? I think that the entire perception of "hate speech" as it applies to the presidential election is probably based more on Republican spin than actual "hate." I may be splitting hairs here, but, political debates may frequently be over-heated and vitriolic, but they rarely break down into sincere hatred of the other side (excepting bigots and maniacs, as always). Last edited by cthulu23; 08-02-2004 at 07:57 AM..