Video: Christopher Hitchens on Hate Speech
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Uploader: augie_

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Originally Posted by augie_ Christopher HItchens in a debate at Hart House at the University of Toronto, November 15th, 2006. The motion being considered, with Hitchens arguing in the affirmative, was: "Be It Resolved: Freedom of Speech Includes the Freedom to Hate." He covers the gamut from Holocaust Denial to Religion in this speech, which I consider his most brilliant piece of rhetoric to date.

didnt know you were a Hitch fan Augie. Canadian situation is pretty interesting wrt hate speech laws and HR tribunals, to the point that the Canadian press has pushed back against the bureaucrats. I would consider this one of his best speeches as well. Was lucky enough to see him speak in Toronto a couple years back though not on this topic (good thing he was perpetually eloquent).

And I should add that from a biographical standpoint this is him at the height of his powers.

Rip Hitch. Quite possibly the best debater of all time. If you aren't a fan of him, you should be.

well they say you shouldn't speak ill of the dead so i have nothing to say about Mr. hitchens