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Old 11-15-2006, 07:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Germany trying to outlaw far right wing party

An attempt to ban the radical right wing NPD ( National democratic party of Germany) for opposing Germanys democratic constitution, providing logistical and political support for Nazis and proclaiming racial and political hatred failed three years ago and the party has done well since, especially among frustrated protest voters in eastern Germany. Now some think about a second attempt..

Germany's Far Right: Berlin Mulls New Bid to Outlaw NPD - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE - News
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Old 11-15-2006, 08:46 AM   #2 (permalink)
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call me naive

But, in a free and democratic country, no party should ever be banned. if that party, or it's leadership break the law through hatespeech, yes, they should be handled with in the law, but still the party should be allowed to exist. The freedom of speech means also the idiots have the right to say something (and I have the right to think they are idiots).

Government should spend less time in trying to ban them, and rather find out why they are growing in support, and counter this problem.

Even in SA we still have legal parties that take in the elections that say we should bring back Apartheid!

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Old 11-15-2006, 09:37 AM   #3 (permalink)
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What exactly is "hate speech"? So long as you don't yell "FIRE" in a crowded movie theater or room then no speech should be outlawed. If you don't like what they are saying then don't listen.
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Old 11-15-2006, 10:05 AM   #4 (permalink)
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for opposing Germanys democratic constitution, providing logistical and political support for Nazis and proclaiming racial and political hatred
Well, if the party founded for above purposes than it is ok. But if it is only the attitudes of leadership and party members, than they should only take care of these individuals and let the party be exist.
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