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Basically all intolerant speech should be allowed, so long as you're not trying to call people to arms to act on that speech - the speech itself probably doesn't matter much.

I'd rather be able to spot the hateful people, than not know who they are and let them act on their hate in silence.



>Basically all intolerant speech should be allowed, so long as you're not trying to call people to arms to act on that speech

So all intolerant speech should be allowed, except for this speech that shouldn't be tolerated?


Generally, yes, provided you're not calling people to action, presenting an imminent and present threat, it certainly should be allowed.

I have as much trouble with the government banning speech as I do with people getting doxed for saying something unpopular.




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