Finding a means to restrict free speech by legislating against "hate speech" – the modern version of blasphemy – is something that must be carefully considered. At the same time, we must not lose sight of the fact that freedom of expression and free speech are hallmarks of democracy. If we legislated against hate speech, who would decide what constitutes hate speech? That is why I believe that some of the calls to regulate free speech through legislation may go too far. Last year, Germany passed a law to penalise social media platforms if they don't remove hate speech within 24 hours.

Source: Stuff April 07, 2019 16:52 UTC