"Since 2017" is odd because haven't really given regularly.

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[–] 5 points 11 months ago (3 children)

They defended the KKK in court as "free speech"

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  • [–] 31 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    In court, free speech is free speech, and that's the only position the government should have.

    Out of court, FUCK the KKK and whatever they have to say, I'm not listening.

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago

    "In court, free speech is free speech, and that's the only position the government should have."

    In practice this isnt though- every right has to have some limit to prevent abuse. For free speech, there are 2: the fire in a crowded theater scenario, and assault. For instance in my state, assault includes specific threats of violence. (By specific i mean the kkk would unfortunately be free to say 'we should kill all black people,' but 'were going tp burn down t

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