Tag Archives: hate speech

NYC LGBT Center to Defy Hate Vandals

There may be a hundred different things that can be added to this list, but the important point is- do it. Don't sit back waiting for someone else to do it.

Free Speech or Hate Speech: The Westboro Baptist Church

It gets me thinking about the difference between free speech and hate speech and the role of Religious Liberty.

Hate Groups Partner with the GOP in Attacks

The attacks against Obama’s first Supreme Court nominee started even before anyone was named, but really took off once Sonia Sotomayor was named. There is much agreement, that she is likely to be confirmed and could be quickly given that

Swedish Pastor’s Hate Crime: Those Activist Judges

Update: Since  I started writing this post, I have read that the bill passed the House! http://uk.reuters.com/article/usTopNews/idUKTRE53S8IM20090429 I watched C-SPAN for a bit today as they “discussed” the Federal Hate Crimes legislation. On the one hand, I can’t even believe this

It’s Official: We Won the Culture War. Really?

My partner Brad and I were just having a discussion about this over dinner last evening. he might characterize me as being “the glass half empty” but my point was we are at a very critical juncture in the battle,

Students Encouraged to Skip School on ‘Day of Silence’| Christianpost.com

This is one of the saddest stories I have posted to my blog in many ways. From my perspective, as an adult today, this is exactly why we must all, gay or straight, liberal or conservative work to pass adequate

Needless divide – Salt Lake Tribune

I tagged this to write about it earlier in the week. Now, looking at it, I have no idea what more there is to say, except that this is a great illustration of the real situation within which we find

The 1st Amendment and Anti-Gay Speech

The basis of the opinion linked below is the decision by a TV channel not to air an anti-gay propaganda program sponsored by the American Family Association (AFA). The AFA claimed that the TV special would “reveal the truth about the

Today is Counter-Protest Day!

Well, today is the big day for my boyfriend’s efforts.  Today Fred Phelps of the Westboro Baptist Church anbd his gang will be in Pittsburgh protesting at a funeral and a few other chosen targets. Brad started a FaceBook group,

Say No to Hate Speech

I’m possibly an odd one.  While I am opposed to hate speech, I don’t believe the solution is to stop someone from speaking hateful things.  Free Speech is just that Free Speech, and one of the prices we pay for