A Tale of Two Systems: Professor Loewy and Hate Speech

Key Points

• Hate speech in Germany is classified as group libel, while in the U.S. it is primarily protected under the First Amendment.
• The discussion emphasizes the balance between free speech and democratic values in both nations' legal frameworks.
• Analysis includes a dialogue between two lawyers to illustrate contrasting perspectives on these laws.
• Implications highlight the challenges in regulating offensive speech without infringing on fundamental rights.

Abstract