Vile Words

Focusing on the criminalization of hate speech, the book explores the justification for punishing individuals for expressing bigotry through words. It examines the legal framework surrounding hate crimes and proposes an evidence-based approach to determine when speech crosses a harmful threshold. The author, a leading expert in the field, delves into the societal implications and consequences of verbally-expressed hate, making a compelling case for a nuanced understanding of this pressing issue.