Banning "hate speech" presupposes that the state can enter the mind of the speaker and determine the malice intended, not a good idea.
Free Speech is only allowed in a political manner, commercial speech is subject to many restrictions. You cant state on your can of asparagus that it will make the user's penis longer, or your hair grow back.
Freedom of Speech guarantees speech, not the right to be heard. Unpleasant or wrong speech is best combatted by more speech. The truth should (but not always) prevail.
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'Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open one's mouth and remove all doubt.
Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784)
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