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Thread #122186   Message #2677554
Posted By: heric
11-Jul-09 - 01:14 PM
Thread Name: BS: Race hatred on line - test case
Subject: RE: BS: Race hatred on line - test case
Well, no. Incitement to commit a crime is not illegal. The potentiality for that crime must be *imminent.* Very tough standard, and advocating the sinking of refugee ships would not be forbidden.

Permitting hate speech is a very, very tough rule to accommodate. The US stands alone in that decision.

Terrorism advocates may run into the problem of advocating overthrow of the US government.