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Crazy Little Thing Called Hate - Taki's Magazine

“There is no such thing as ‘hate speech,’ only speech that is hated.”

by Guy Somerset September 02, 2013

Eighteen states have no “hate crimes” legislation. (In diversity parlance, these states are “Hate Crimes Non-Inclusive.”) Another two dodge the bullet by allowing mere data collection. This leaves more than half our country at the mercy of those who would subjectively interpret malefactors’ often complex motives.

Such designations lead to enhanced charges, including amplified sentences. Often there is less definitive evidentiary basis for heightened punishments than a simple dislike of certain ideas. Near universally the increase is based on extremely subjective interpretations of what defendants once said or wrote, usually without limitation on time frame or the investigation’s scope.

More ominously, “hate crimes” are generally premised upon supposed “hate speech” that is thought to justify destruction of lives, constraints on liberty, and property confiscation. As opposed to “shouting fire in a crowded theater,” no imminent threat—or even overt dislike—is necessary. Yet this is the technical manner in which shackles are forged around the First Amendment‘s spirit while avoiding its actual repeal.

Even judges and attorneys who interpret the law face myriad regulations that address themselves to that bugaboo “hate.” Strictures are often so amorphously written and lackadaisically applied that practitioners are left questioning what is intolerance and what is interrogatory. Much too often the answer appears dependent upon the incorrect politics of individuals involved.

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