ADL: Prosecute Tea Party 'Hate Speech!'

The Jewish Anti-Defamation League says alleged racial slurs by Tea Party protestors against Congress members last month are “hate speech” and not protected by the First Amendment. According to ADL, Tea Party protestors “crossed the line” with racial slurs against black Congressmen. Such slurs, ADL head Abe Foxman contends, “are not constitutionally protected, and require a strong legal response.”

Foxman says, “Four months ago, ADL documented an undercurrent of rage sweeping across the United States. Unfortunately, that rage is spreading, like a rash, creeping steadily from the fringes of our society into the mainstream. Our leaders should demand criminal prosecution for those who cross the line".'

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