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Similar hate speech laws exist in [[Canada]], in the form of a provision in the [[Canadian Human Rights Act]]. Luckily, attempts to use these provisions to silence religious freedom have been unsuccessful. [[Muslim]] attempts to accuse [[Maclean's]] magazine of hate speech for merely criticizing the religion were rejected.<ref>http://ca.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idCATRE49993920081010</ref>
Similar hate speech laws exist in [[Canada]], in the form of a provision in the [[Canadian Human Rights Act]]. Luckily, attempts to use these provisions to silence religious freedom have been unsuccessful. [[Muslim]] attempts to accuse [[Maclean's]] magazine of hate speech for merely criticizing the religion were rejected.<ref>http://ca.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idCATRE49993920081010</ref>
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]].
==See also==
==See also==