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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Electoral District (2011)
Response rates from 293 Trinity - Spadina voters.
43% Yes |
57% No |
22% Yes |
55% 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 |
1% No, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 293 Trinity - Spadina voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 293 Trinity - Spadina voters.
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Unique answers from Trinity - Spadina 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
@9RQNPMR4mos4MO
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.
@9JWTCPT9mos9MO
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
@9ZMKF7H4 days4D
No, except for protection from criminal sanctions by the government. (i.e. no protections from critique by the government or private entities, nor from any filtering or sanctions by private entities or service providers)
@9VJLT3Z2mos2MO
Freedom of Speech does not mean Freedom of Consequence. Ultimately information should be free to flow.
@9V9N82Z2mos2MO
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.
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