Should Hate Be Excused If It's For "Comedy"

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Should Hate Be Excused If It’s For ”Comedy”

2024-05-10

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A video circulating online of a Pro-Palestinian protestor yelling at a Jewish sr. citizen has just developed a new wrinkle....the protestor is actually a stand-up comedian who says he finds hate funny. But is that really an excuse, or could this man be considered a threat? Phil Gurski, the CEO of Borealis Threat and Risk and a former CSIS Sr. analyst joins host Alex Pierson to help explain what counts as hate speech, and if this comedian could be considered a threat by authorities.

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