In response to a letter to the editor published Monday (“Hate speech is not protected”), how is citing verses from the Quran hate speech? It is possible that the Quran has hateful messages in it, and that quoting those verses is hate speech, but then you’d be calling the most holy book in the religion of Islam hateful.
Also, some readers might find this interesting to note, but hate speech is protected. This is what has separated us from other countries. In other countries they have “hate speech” codes, whilst the United States does not. That is why the Nazi Party does exist in the U.S., even though it preaches hate.
If Kayvan Chinichian would like to post fliers that defame Jews, then by all means, go for it – just realize that everyone will lose respect for you.
Taylor Scott
International business senior