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Hate speech, even when legally defined as such, is not a crime in the [[United States]] because speech is protected under the [[First Amendment]]. In some instances, however, hate speech may be entered as evidence that a separate crime, such as assault, should qualify as a [[hate crime]].
Hate speech, even when legally defined as such, is not a crime in the [[United States]] because speech is protected under the [[First Amendment]]. In some instances, however, hate speech may be entered as evidence that a separate crime, such as assault, should qualify as a [[hate crime]].
Many speech codes cover comments about homosexuals, making it difficult to criticize that lifestyle.
Many speech codes cover comments about homosexuals. The primary purposed of these "hate speech" codes and "hate crime" legislation in the U.S. and Europe is to end all criticism of homosexuality or homosexual persons by classifying it as "[[Homophobia]]." Thus, it is difficult to criticize that lifestyle.
== Use of Term to Censor Religious Speech ==
== Use of Term to Censor Religious Speech ==