HATE SPEECH : If it's fair for one it's fair for all

Interesting article from OneNewsNow.com with a fair and correct perspective regarding "hate speech".  I believe that so called hate speech along with its legal ramifications is an absurdity and a blight on free speech.  However, if it is going to be accepted and enforced for one or more groups it must be applied to all groups without discrimination:

Atheist sign = hate speech

Charlie Butts - OneNewsNow - 2/21/2010 4:20:00 AM  A candidate for Illinois comptroller has sued the state over a decision related to the State Capitol building's holiday display.

Are Your Morals Against The Law?

This is an excerpt from the Answers In Genesis website addressing the extreme cultural shift within the United States and the United Kingdom with respect to Christian values and worldview thinking.

Q: Are your morals against the law?

A: There’s no doubt America was founded on
Christian principles based on the Bible. In fact, just two generations ago, the
majority of Americans supported prayer, Scripture readings, and Bible
instruction in public schools. Britain’s Common Law also was founded on biblical
authority. In both countries, people also supported displaying nativity scenes,
crosses, and the Ten Commandments in public places. Gay marriage and abortion
were outlawed.Today, however, it is very obvious that the population as a whole
does not see the Bible as the absolute authority it once did.