<p>You are attacking a straw man. I have already pointed out there are exceptions to free speech. Directing a racial epithet toward a specific person likely constitutes “fighting words” under Chaplinsky v. New Hampshire, 1942. </p>
<p>But if a group of students hold a racist rally? Yes, I would protect their right to free speech. If you feel victimized by a message offensive to you but not directly targeted at you personally, grow a thicker skin. You can ignore the message, why do you feel like you need to legislate a means to silence the other party?</p>
<p>annasdad is right. When we take your arguments to their logical conclusion, the consequences are scary. If atheists hold a rally (let’s say at a college!) saying that the idea of God is a load of crap and that Jesus was a delusional madman and the “Virgin Mary” was a promiscuous broad who simply lied about an affair, you can bet there will be many Christians who will feel deeply offended and insulted to their core. Should we ban the atheist’s speech?</p>
<p>I’m sure you’ve heard on the news about radical Muslims who have committed violent acts in response to people making fun of Allah or Muhammad. If the college atheist club holds a second rally saying Allah too is a load of crap, it will probably make many people feel deeply, deeply insulted, to their core. Shall we ban that too?</p>
<p>When you start banning speech based on content, you run the constant risk of casting the net too wide. America has always cherished discourse. College students can learn a great deal and refine their own views by hearing what the other side has to say.</p>