Should racism, bigotry, etc. be against the law?

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Going on our potential next president's commentary, will her victory lead to laws against thought and expression that aren't necessarily inclusive?


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[Cameramonkey]

No. Its too subjective and hard to prove. How do you prove what is in a person's heart? For example, Do I dislike Kut because he is black, or because he is an agitator? How do you prove beyond a reasonable doubt which is the reason? You cant. (I dont dislike him really)

Besides, we already have too many laws on the books.

 

[churchmouse]

This is coming people.

 

[eldirector]

I suspect the libs will try. Doesn't matter what is in the speaker's heart. All that matters (to the libs, anyway) is how they FEEL.

 

[Leo]

1984......"newspeak" .......adopt the new ways or be eliminated. When I first read that book in the 60's, it was viewed as science fiction or fantasy, today it seems more like reality.

 

[Leo]

All that matters (to the libs, anyway) is how they FEEL.

Ask any mental health professional, feelings are more often in error than in reality. The majority of Institutionalized people are self guided only by feelings with no logical balance.

 

[ViperJock]

We should definitely do this. We could have a new branch of federal police just to read minds. I think first we will probably need to start by creating a license to speak aloud. There would be a background check and a fee, but no big deal. As long as your local LEO doesn't know of any reason you shouldn't be censored, you'll be able to speak in any state sponsored free speech zone you like.

 

[pudly]

1984/thought control was supposed to be a warning, not a guide.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

In what context?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

What if I hate someone, who is perhaps here on INGO and goes by the initials "rhino", not for the fact that he is Filipino or that yesterday he texted me in Tagalog, but rather for the fact that he is perpetually annoying?

How does one parse hate?

 

[pudly]

What if I hate someone, who is perhaps here on INGO and goes by the initials "rhino", not for the fact that he is Filipino or that yesterday he texted me in Tagalog, but rather for the fact that he is perpetually annoying?

How does one parse hate?

Bottom line, it would only be illegal if Democrats want it to be.

 

[HoughMade]

So let me get this straight. We can't legislate morality if it comes from ancient religious teachings discussed and debated for thousants of years.

However, we can legislate morality if a group of people just decide what they think is moral and want to impose it on all.

Seems legit.

 

[pudly]

Sorry Hough, can't rep you again. One point of disagreement, though. They do dispute long-established and well understood standards. But Leftism is their religion.

 

[voidsherpa]

Looks like a first amendment issue.

 

[Kutnupe14]

Given the amounts of liberals that are racist, sexist, and homophobes themselves, I'm not so sure that could ever become a reality.

 

[jagee]

I just came for the

I was kind of let down by this exchange, or lack there-of:

No. Its too subjective and hard to prove. How do you prove what is in a person's heart? For example, Do I dislike Kut because he is black, or because he is an agitator? How do you prove beyond a reasonable doubt which is the reason? You cant. (I dont dislike him really)

Besides, we already have too many laws on the books.

Given the amounts of liberals that are racist, sexist, and homophobes themselves, I'm not so sure that could ever become a reality.

 

[raptrbreth]

Feelings should never be a part of the equation when crafting laws.

 

[pudly]

Feelings should never be a part of the equation when crafting laws.

It is the entire basis of "hate crimes". If you took out the feelings, then you would have to prosecute people based on... criminal actions.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I just came for the

I was kind of let down by this exchange, or lack there-of:

Read my post again. In its entirety. And make sure your screen can display purple. If I cant use purple, and even clarify at the end, I dont know what to do. Sheesh.

 

[2A_Tom]

No. Its too subjective and hard to prove. How do you prove what is in a person's heart? For example, Do I dislike Kut because he is black, or because he is an alligator? How do you prove beyond a reasonable doubt which is the reason? You cant. (I dont dislike him really)

Besides, we already have too many laws on the books.

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