Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

I dislike hate speech as it divides people, and we should be encouraged to give more constructive criticism instead of throwing around insults.

No but a clear definition of hate speech is needed. For example, standing up for Palestine and speaking out against the genocide being committed by Israel is neither hate speech nor anti-semitism.

Hate speech should be treated with the same laws as those of a vocalised threat of bodily harm as it is a general precursor to such violence.

if it is expressing an opinion which is not favorited it’s okay however there should be strict boundaries

No, but it should only apply to the defined protected characteristics (Gender, Age, Sexual Orientation, Religion, Membership of the travelling community, ethnicity and country of origin). It should also only apply to harmful speech that has the potential to cause actual harm.

I think hate speech is horrendous however I do not believe a government should have the power to dictate what someone says.

Freedom of speech is already a poorly defined concept, many believing it simply means I can what I want whenever I want and no one can criticise me, in actual fact it’s quite the opposite you can say what you like but another person is more than in their rights to criticise said opinion. In this regard hate speech is technically free speech but can be scrutinised and used against the person

Freedom of Speech should be allowed for everyone. Only extreme hate speech like racial slurs and death mocking should be made illegal. Having a difference of opinion/belief based on race, sex or political stance is not hate speech.

No, though the situation surrounding the proper definition of hate speech in Ireland is muddled at best

I don't trust the government to define the boundaries especially if it's against them, however, when it comes to ganging up minorities and innocent people, that's obviously a crime

Yes, as long as it is part of a debate environment (such as universities) and it can be freely criticised and argued against.

Yes so long as it isn't targeted harassment and does not threaten violence

Hate speech should be censored

No give them a lie detector test. To make sure they meant what they said.

Yes but only to a certain extent, where the speech is not directed unto an individual aggressively as people should not be chastised for their opinion.

There is no freedom of speech laws in Ireland , its freedom of expression , Article 40.6 1

Liars, Bad faith actors, and actively endorsing hate is the only censorship I support.

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence or doxxing

no, but there should be a law against some members of lgbtq

No, there must be a clear definition of what constitutes hate speech and this will enable authorities to crack down on it. There are far too many people on social media in Ireland spewing hate speech and posing as martyrs when they're punished for it i.e. Gemma O'Doherty

Yes as long as there is no idea of superiority against others

Yes but not free from consequences

No, as long as hate speech is clearly defined

Can humor or satire ever cross the line into hate speech, and how can we identify when it does?

How does the anonymity of the internet contribute to the spread of hate speech, and what steps can be taken to counteract this?

What responsibility do influencers and public figures have in preventing the spread of hate speech, and have you seen effective examples?

Have you ever witnessed someone change their mind about a group they previously expressed hate toward? What caused that change?

In what ways can schools and educational institutions play a role in reducing hate speech among young people?

Should social media platforms censor hate speech, and where should they draw the line between free speech and hate speech?

How can we differentiate between hate speech and a strongly worded opinion without limiting personal expression?

Can words on the internet truly hurt, or are they just words? Share a personal experience or thought.

How does it feel when you encounter hateful comments about a group you identify with online, and how do you respond?

How about we just get a better education system so that people don't use hate speech in the first place?

Speech that incites violence should not be protected by freedom of speech laws. A well‐written law will say something like that instead of using the phrase “hate speech”.

Reflecting on history, how does today's digital age compare in terms of the spread and impact of hate speech?

It depends on what the hate speech is on, if it's on hating pistachio ice cream then it should be protected, but if it's something like a racist ideal/belief then it should not be protected by freedom of speech laws