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In reply to the discussion: Limiting Hate Speech In America Is A Valid Debate [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)first of all, factually. You really think that 30 years ago hate speech was limited to "the crazy guy on the street corner?" Bzzt. Gigantic FAIL. I gather you've never heard of Father Charles Coughlin, to give just one example. And that was 75 years ago.
Furthermore, what you are advocating is so antithetical to free speech rights, it's breathtaking. You're suggesting radically rewriting the Constitution by eliminating the 1st amendment. Yes, eliminating. I've been reading your ops on this subject. Thankfully, zealots like you are on a failed mission. You appear to suggest that the internet should be strictly policed. Ugh. No fucking thank you.
You claim that of those who support free speech, the haters are a far greater majority than those who are not... haters. Got any fucking evidence for that claim? Of course not.
Great leap forward for mankind, my ass.