Rikki Schlott did an excellent job with an article in the New York Post explaining how German police and prosecutors have assumed the role of the "Thought Police," as they crack down on people allegedly using offensive "Hate Speech" when merely posting "insulting" memes on social media. The article is entitled, "Germans are being arrested for insulting politicians — we need to protect free speech so it never happens here." Here's the link:
Schlott correctly argues, "once you open the door to prosecuting 'hate speech,' you no longer actually have free speech. 'Hate speech' is an amorphous term that can be defined differently by every judge, every prosecutor, and every individual."
This article will surely make you appreciate that our 1st Amendment remains a shield against rogue police and prosecutors showing up at your house to arrest you because you made a joke on the internet, which is scarily happening in Germany.
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