On 18/11/05, Frank Pohlmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am afraid that espousing racist ideas in a public > forum is a criminal offense in many countries, since > it is seen as incitement.
In that case, prosecute him for incitement. There are no freedoms without limits. With freedom of speech, that freedom is circumscribed by the effects of that speech. You are responsible for the effects of your speech. So if your speech incites hatred or brings individuals into disrepute, you are going to have to bear the consequences for it. The important thing is that the only valid way to make the judgement (IMO) is by the effects. Banning speech is a bad precedent. -- b
