41% Yes |
59% No |
24% Yes |
55% 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 |
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Unique answers from New Zealand users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@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
@8H86KNF4yrs4Y
What is hate speech? what was probably deemed hate speech a short time ago has helped make our society more accepting today.
@8D8DZ8P4yrs4Y
No, and hate speech boundaries should be defined by those affected by it
@8J5NSB34yrs4Y
The Freedom of speech and thought are the most important freedoms in life, you can't change stupid by suppression of thought, that only hides and breeds ignorance, education and discussion change people not legislation
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