why protesting something symbolic like the national anthem is precisely the definition of that fundamental freedom, and how it differs from hate speech.
The specifics of the problem are as follows. First, Kaepernicks protest led to emotionally charged outcry similar to those that ensue following flag burning. I want to acknowledge the validity of these emotional appeals while showing that ironically, taking the knee and burning flags are exactly what those flags and anthems represent in the first place. Second, I want to broach the subject of race and intersectionality to show that the attitudes towards Kaepernick reveal cleavages in American society. Kaepernicks actions demonstrate the need for meaningful dialogue plus… Continue Reading...
of the USA is Virginia vs. Black (2003). This was a case related to hate speech in the USA. The issue before the court was related to cross burning that had led to the three defendants in the case guilty of causing harm to others using the cross burning act. The court found that the Virginia Statute that that was against cross burning to be unconstitutional although it was argued that cross burning with the intention to intimidate others was a criminal offense. The court argued that states that are consistent with the First Amendment should protect the freedom of speech as stipulated under… Continue Reading...
cases were related to the first Amendment about the speech. Hate speech, in particular, was the concept that was analyzed. In Texas vs. Johnson, the issue was whether cross burning is one of the constituents of symbolic speech as provided by the First Amendment. In Virginia vs. Black, the issue was whether cross burning statutes in Virginia or any other state as a prima facie evidence unconstitutional or not (Holzer, 649).
The decision of the courts and the reasons
In Texas vs. Johnson, the court ruled in favor of Johnson. It argued that cross burning constitutes symbolic speech and the… Continue Reading...
the presumption that "redskin" is racist. There is, of course, the question of whether there are violations of Title VII, hate speech laws, etc. (Cox et al., 2017).
Rule of Law
Even if the trademark office has yanked Redskin as a usable name, there is not a clear violation of the law and there is rampant disagreement about whether redskin is a racist term. It would seem to come down to political ideology versus an unwillingness to change the mascot on the part of Dan Snyder (owner of the Redskins) (Cox et al., 2017)
Application of Law
Until or unless the use of "racist" terms and mascots is banned, it… Continue Reading...
that redskin is racist. There is, of course, the question of whether there are violations of Title VII, hate speech laws, etc (Cox et al, 2017).
Rule of Law
Even if the trademark office has yanked Redskin as a usable name, there is not a clear violation of the law and there is rampant disagreement about whether redskin is a racist term. It would seem to come down to political ideology versus an unwillingness to change the mascot on the part of Dan Snyder (owner of the Redskins) (Cox et al, 2017)
Application of Law
Until or unless the use of racist terms and mascots is banned, it… Continue Reading...
confrontations are in essence the basis on which hate speech law is founded. However, in the modern world in which we live, cyberspace has become yet another ‘living space’ parallel to the physical world. This text concerns itself with the positive as well as negative effects of freedom of expression within the social media in the United Kingdom. A common stance will thereafter be adopted.
Discussion
Part 1
There are a wide range of benefits that would accrue on various fronts, thanks to the enhancement of freedom of expression within the social media in the U.K. These will… Continue Reading...
as well. There was a ban on hate speech in Vichy/France but that was done away with in 1940 after France was invaded. Beyond that, leaders that were blatant anti-Semites were able to rise to power. Laws that allowed and called for the seizure of Jewish property, one of the logistical concerns that arose when it came to getting rid of the Jews, were put into place. In short, the mindset about the Jews changed and they went so far as to change the laws and standards rather than simply ignore the ones that were already in… Continue Reading...
