Hate speech is defined as public speech that expresses hate or encourages violence towards a person or group based on something such as race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
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Response rates from 171 Spadina--Fort York voters.
39% Yes |
61% No |
19% Yes |
59% No |
13% Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
2% No, and increase penalties for hate speech |
8% Yes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
0% No, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 171 Spadina--Fort York voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 171 Spadina--Fort York voters.
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Unique answers from Spadina--Fort York voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8NRHQC64yrs4Y
Yes as long as it does not threaten violence or democracy
@8M7TL4C4yrs4Y
Should be free to say, but there should be consequences for speech that suggests terror/danger. Those who use hate speech depending on their use and content should potentially need mandatory education
@9RQNPMR5mos5MO
It depends on the objective of the speech. If it is to increase hate and division in society then yes. If it just expressing an opinion then no.
@9JWTCPT11mos11MO
Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence... You shouldnt have to see it if you don't want to. Opt out options
@mrmustacheo4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if those who are exposed to it consent to viewing it
@9V9N82Z3mos3MO
It ought to be measured by frequency and severity. A single comment shouldn’t result in legal consequences per se. but there needs to be a reasonable threshold stated.
@9TKM3QW3mos3MO
No, freedom of speech laws should only protect the right to criticize the government and groups in a civil respectful manner.
@9HJBY7T1yr1Y
depends on what, since everyone perspective is difference and is different at what they stand for, so no
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