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I think that one of the cartoons is hate speech performed with the intention to incite violence against muslims.

So you think I should defend that it should be forbidden? I am just asking

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by kcurie on Mon Feb 6th, 2006 at 03:36:28 AM EST
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None of the cartoons rise to the level of hate speech, nor are they violent. Hate speech is usually performed by an actor who intimidates someone directly, either through violence or other means.  All of these cartoons are works of art, indirect free speech which relies on symbolism and metaphor to get a point across. As such, they wouldn't fall under hate speech.
by Upstate NY on Tue Feb 7th, 2006 at 03:01:02 PM EST
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