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Originally posted by lordjeebus
I understand that speech can be used to cause harm -- such as through libel -- and I think the state is justifying in restricting harmful falsehoods.
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I agree with you here up to a certain point. I would say that the state is justified in restricting harmful falsehoods in political advertising and in news(whether online, in print, or visual.) However is the state is justified in restricting any and all harmful falsehoods?
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Originially posted by lordjeebusBesides that, I believe banning hate-speech or seditious comments is unjustified. I believe people have a basic right to share their perspective, no matter how offensive it may be to other people or to the government.
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Isn't hate speech essentially nothing but harmful falsehoods?
Also, what rights are you referring to when you said "as long as it does not violate the rights of another"?