Does the KKK have a right to Free Speech?

"The ACLU has provided legal support to various factions of the KKK in defense of their First Amendment rights to hold public rallies, parades, and marches, and their right to field political candidates."

In your opinion, does the KKK have a right to Freedom of Expression and Speech under the American Constitution?

What are your thoughts on similar organizations' right to assemble? Have you ever witnessed a public KKK assembly in your library, or community?

Please feel free to express your views and opinions here.

Freedom of speech is just that. I may not support what they say or stand for but I will sure as hell defend their right to say it...

Your KKK is similar, though a much darker and sinister version of our BNP (British National Party) – a necessary evil.

Freedom of speech and right to protest is an integral part of Democratic process and we denounce those who deprive others of allowing this practice.

The opinion and ignorance of these disturbed individuals who seriously believe that this doctrine is sane and acceptable, as abhorrent though it is has, I’m afraid to be endured. For though we totally disagree with their views, let us not forget they have a right to do so (and I’d much rather they did so openly than covertly).

Only by education can we hope to champion the philosophies that we hold dear. We have a responsibility to ensure that there is an equal if not greater voice for equality, justice, opportunity virtue and honour.

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Originally Posted by Billyx1120

Only by education can we hope to champion the philosophies that we hold dear. We have a responsibility to ensure that there is an equal if not greater voice for equality, justice, opportunity virtue and honour.

the awful things they say are protected by legal rights
and we need education, and understanding to help stop the cycle of hate. You cant take away their rights, but we can hope to change the hearts and minds of the new generation.

Of course they should have the right to free speech

Just because a lot of people don't like their message doesnt mean it should be censored

Not only do I say yes, but I think it's vital that they have free speech.

They may not be on the same thought-wave as the majority of america, but does that mean we should censor them?

If that happens, who gets censored next? Does this lead to an America where the only thing acceptable is what the government tells you?

yup they got the right but i really disagree with it

im all for protesting their parades and stuff

if they can't say nigger then i can't say redneck. although it is probably more constructive to just ignore them since giving them attention is what they want.

Up until the point when it becomes incitement to violence. But yeah, by censoring them you simply give them the ability to declare themselves free speech martyrs, which is generally what happens with other fascist groups.

Yes, so long as I have to right to ignore them.

And I've never seen a rally, or heard of one. The Klan's really declined, with only a couple thousand members, or that's what I thought.