Incitement Is Not a Real Crime

Tags: Law

02/08/2021 Ryan McMaken

Laws against incitement—much like defamation laws—are direct attacks on basic human rights and the freedom of speech. Both place nonviolent people in legal jeopardy merely for the “crime” of expressing opinions.

Original Article: “Incitement Is Not a Real Crime“

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