DG2: S. Hills: Has Political Correctness Gone Too Far?

Has political correctness gone too far? Is hate speech free speech? Is it right for colleges to ban speakers whom the students don’t like? Should the United States pass a law banning hate speech even if it does not incite violence? How would hate speech be defined? What if religious skeptics’ stating their views about religion were classified as hate speech against the religious?

You are welcome to participate with your experience, knowledge, and opinions, or if you have time here are some resources to peruse:

Videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlaN90xSri0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNjSwyA4Szo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tr-4eTbpeg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXHZHVQUCBQ

Articles:

https://www.npr.org/2018/06/01/616085863/free-speech-vs-hate-speech

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/10/29/why-america-needs-hate-speech-law/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2020/02/07/radical-feminists-conservatives-transgender-rights/

This is our 2nd monthly discussion group, the original in Squirrel Hill
having outgrown the meeting space! As usual, we will post the
discussion topics in advance. Please feel free to submit discussion
topics to: info@pghfreethought.org
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General discussion group info:

PFC Monthly discussion groups are open to all - if the topic interests you, you'll be welcome! Casual dress. Discussion is moderated but informal - speak up as much or little as you wish. Discussion Group 2 - Mt. Lebanon meets in a conference room at the Sunnyhill Unitarian Universalist Church. Please use the side door entrance on the right side of the building, NOT the main entrance. See you there!