Maybe it is too difficult to have a line that even hate speech must not cross. But hate speech has become a spur to violence, a veritable encouragement to those who are filled with nameless rage and willing to act on it. I'd like to see media voluntarily refuse to broadcast such speech, instead of lapping it up like cream. This is not journalism. This is bread and circuses. Innocent people are being harmed each time words become action.
Perhaps sponsors could take the lead and not support shows on radio or television that highlight hate. Children and teenagers are not protected. I feel the same way I do when I go to an action movie and see a tiny kid dragged into the theater to be terrified and later probably addicted to such violence. Is there no advocate for these kids? And mentally ill people suffering because of lack of shelters, medicine and compassionate care: are they to be left to complete horrific acts that destroy themselves and others?
Our only sense of protection seems to be gun owners, and supposedly they can protect themselves, thank you very much. So why, why are we not speaking up? We need to drown out the hate speech by voices of reason and compassion and refuse to let these running off at the mouth thoughtless figures dominate our discussion on anything. They are guilty though not responsible. Don't encourage them by sitting open mouthed as they drone on. Shut off any media that glorifies them and speak from your heart about YOUR values. And protect the innocent from this evil influence that is holding sway throughout our land.
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