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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Māori electorate
Electorate
Response rates from 8k New Zealand voters.
41% Yes |
59% No |
24% Yes |
54% No |
11% Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
3% No, and increase penalties for hate speech |
7% Yes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech |
2% No, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 8k New Zealand voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 8k New Zealand voters.
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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8HF5SNR4yrs4Y
If it's harmful to people, physical or not then it should not be considered freedom of speech
@8C4SKW84yrs4Y
No, but hate speech must be clearlt defined.
@8GRTXYP4yrs4Y
Most hate speech should be banned but we need a clear and concise definition
@9J78RN2 11mos11MO
No threaten by violence and isolated by the local police and find out more information by the gangs of squad teams
@9G5QQST1yr1Y
Expression is healthy but a lil regulation and education in schools taught for and required for healthy boundries
@9G274CW1yr1Y
No, clear definition of what hatr speech is needs to be defined and how it will be enforced, charged
@9DNFTW9 1yr1Y
Yes because if you say no then it’s not classify as freedom of speech
@9DLN3QP1yr1Y
Yes, but there is no protection from consequences. I.e termination of employment as your speech is not in line with company values
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