what is the difference between something that could be labeled as hate speech and racial religious or ethic sl
157350
The only difference is how the law treats them.\n\nSome offenses are illegal and stupid. Some are just stupid.
1078656
Absolutely. We do live in country that supports both free speech and freedom of religion. Being so, each religion is going to get bashed once in a while, even Christianity. But that's America. Land of the free. Atheists can say what they want, as long they aren't encouraging violent acts on people, and the same goes to theists to. I mean the KKK has their own website. There isn't much we can do about the promotion of hate. It's going to happen. The least people could do is ignore the message, but pay attention to the words. Again, I will say it:\n\nAS LONG AS A PERSON IS NOT INCITING VIOLENT ACTS, THEY ARE FULLY PROTECTED UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.
945175
I think so. I know it is short for homosexual, but you have to consider the intent. The intent is to say something derogatory.
507731
That's an excellent question that I would like to know the answer to as well. Also, to add to this, why is it when one disagrees with someone is that person automatically accused of hatred? I just disagree - that doesn't mean I hate.
1115400
None.\n\nIf somebody says something insulting then it is a person's choice to let that upset them or not.\n\nIf somebody has a story they can PROVE then they should have the right to tell it.
753351
I think racism is classified as any derogatory remark towards a person because of skin color, nationality, or ethnic background. If you discriminate against a person because of their background or make harsh remarks regarding their ethnic background, it is racist.
915678
Free speech. You can insult, label, ect anyone you want, though some people need to learn that just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.
468731
Free speech is a right. It has limits. You cannot threaten people. But if you believe they are wrong or sinning, they do not have a right to not be offended, as you are neither threatening them or harming them in any way.\n\nYou cannot punish peoples' thoughts and still be a free nation. \n\nYou have no right to deny others' speech merely because you don't like it. It is not harassment. You are equally free to ignore them or refute them. But if you curtail their rights by bringing government force against them, we've all lost.\n\nThat is a path that leads to oppression of all people.
812893
Some people can't get past the stereotypes. Gives you more reason to prove them wrong. Free speech rings true, say whatever you want, as long as you don't make death threats. Usually the people in black suits have tracked you down and are holding you at gunpoint if you even utter one word about 'killing' someone.
737689
Why don't you add on that every race has derogatory names attached to them?  Or that if you seek it hard enough you can find a derogatory label to attach to anyone based on the race, religion, sex and any handicaps they may have...?  That labels are just words and the insult if any, is with the interpretation you yourself place on them.
543780
Racism is prejudice stemming from race, while prejudice can be anything from hatred because of sex, sexual orientation, religion, culture or nationality.  The list goes on.  It's best to think of racism as more of a division of prejudice.
902161
Listen, don't be offended by any remarks on this forum, as people tend to be very sensitive about various topics which include religion and race.\n\nIt's very good of you to apologize and clarify.  I am sure those that were offended probably didn't understand what you were asking and made an assumption.  It happens a lot on this forum.
1143199
Hate and insults about other faiths\n\ncondemning anyone not believing in yr faith to hell\n\nAggressive publicity and maligning other faiths and terrorising them into conversion
552919
not necessarily derogatory, depends on the context. It is a shortcut for Christian as the cross represent Christ so the X represents the cross. Kinda like saying u r instead of you are.
134160
You could do two poems in free verse.  One would be written with all the misspellings, improper capitalizations and improper punctuation that are evident in your question above.  The other would be the same poem, only written in standard English.  Your point would be, the first poem represents how you think society views you, and how you would have ended up if you had given in to the racism you experienced.  The second poem, written properly, represents how you view yourself, and what you have managed to achieve *despite* the racism.
114071
Categorizing people by their heritage or race is not racist. There is a right way and a wrong way to refer to ones race. Common sense should tell you the difference between a racial slur as opposed to a description.
299957
I don't offend.  It's a free country.  People can say whatever they want to say and think whatever they want to think. Something can only be offensive if one doesn't allow for other people's thought and feelings and fervently believes that any view other than their own is wrong and therefore is offensive.