Scotland’s idea of ‘hate speech’ can’t be accepted in the US

Published April 2, 2024 1:58pm ET



Free speech is dead in Scotland, thanks in part to transgender activists. The same must not be tolerated here in the United States.

Scotland has passed a new law creating a crime of “stirring up hatred,” which makes it illegal to say something that “a reasonable person would consider to be threatening, abusive or insulting.” Yes, if you say something that is “insulting” about someone’s age, disability, religion, sexual orientation and, of course, gender identity, you could face up to seven years in prison.

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