Gray Areas: Free Speech Of Hate Groups

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a. A gray area in the free speech of hate groups would be implying physical harm on a group of people without a direct threat. Everyone has the right to hold an opinion and say what they want about each other and feel a certain way about specific groups, but when violence is incited is where the line is drawn. The gray area would be people who praise violence by others but themselves do not incite any violence. This gray area is a concern when it comes to free speech because although a person may not try to hurt anyone the enjoyment they find in violence concerns other citizens (Sorial, Mackenzie, 2). b. Freedom of speech does not only cover verbal speech but actions as well. People may have a certain gesture as a tribute to a view they

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