Hate Speech is Not Free Speech

A Muslim community leader in California expressed happiness and satisfaction over the devastating Los Angeles fires.

Hate speech is generally protected by the First Amendment in the United States, but it can become unprotected if it crosses certain lines. (Google)

Charred are the ruins that smoldering still
Beautiful homes are demolished to nil
Pity for families losing it all
Fire and wind, laying waste fireball

Give them support, when the smoke is gone
GoFundMe calls to be acted upon
Sowing the hope, to rebuild and survive
Must “love thy brother”, a promise alive

Nothing is well with some foul-mouth folk
Hate for the victims, it isn’t a joke
Hate for America – root of this trash
Venomous words dripping into the ash

Ain’t no “free speech”, this is hatred expressed
Muslim community leader addressed
Joy and delight, while nation’s in stock
Clearly signs this ain’t human but schlock

Been there before, nine-eleven-o-one
Sweets being passed over devilish plan
Our misfortune is somebody’s glee
They live among us, of morals scot-free

Let them go home where happiness dwells
Say what they want and without infidels
Hate can’t have rights in the ‘land of the free’
Wishing us ill’s one-way trip oversea

Speech which is hate can’t have leg to stand on
Kick stinking critters, I want see them gone
Freedom of speech – for the noble and free
“Love it or leave it”, raise your hands if agree!

January 17, 2025