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Answer Overview

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

Historical Support

Trend of support over time for each answer from 8k New Zealand voters.

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Historical Importance

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @8HF5SNRanswered…4yrs4Y

If it's harmful to people, physical or not then it should not be considered freedom of speech

 @8GRTXYPanswered…4yrs4Y

Most hate speech should be banned but we need a clear and concise definition

 @9J78RN2 answered…11mos11MO

No threaten by violence and isolated by the local police and find out more information by the gangs of squad teams

 @9G5QQSTanswered…1yr1Y

Expression is healthy but a lil regulation and education in schools taught for and required for healthy boundries

 @9G274CWanswered…1yr1Y

No, clear definition of what hatr speech is needs to be defined and how it will be enforced, charged

 @9DNFTW9 answered…1yr1Y

 @9DLN3QPanswered…1yr1Y

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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