By contrast, when we use the phrase “hate speech,” we place the emphasis on the adjective “hate.” Unlike free speech, which is a foundational concept built around public engagement, “hate speech” is an aberration that has no interest in discussion, argument, persuasion or reason. With the phrase “hate speech” the adjective swallows the notion of speech, and in our rush to ban “hate speech” we recklessly undermine free speech as well.
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