Why is "hate speech" so condemned and such a big deal?

[ISHGoat]

It seems like anyone can lose their dayjob nowadays if they post some random chit on facebook or instagram that says something slightly negative about a certain demographic.

What's the big ****ing deal with people trying to ruin others' lives for expressing an opinion that differs?

What happened to freedom of speech and freedom of thought? Left values seem to be increasingly oppressive and censored. Like a 1984 distopoan society IRL.

Thoughts?

[oh the horror]

If you ran a company, where you're in the business of making money, where you deal with investors, sponsors and customers would you associate yourself with matters that might turn off customers and investors?



You're free to say whatever you'd like. Don't be upset when no one wants to associate with you. That's how freedom of speech works. There isn't some magical land where you can fire off whatever you'd like free from backlash or a good ol' fashioned ass whipping. But hey, you're free to say it.

[NumberSix]

If you ran a company, where you're in the business of making money, where you deal with investors, sponsors and customers would you associate yourself with matters that might turn off customers and investors?
What if you believe having employees wearing Muslim clothing will turn off customers? Or, is that off limits?

[keep-itreal]

facebook is just like real life. If there are things you wouldn't say in real life, you shouldn't say it on facebook either

[SugarHill]

damn op you're oppressed. fight the power