Poland criminalizes accusing the country of complicity during the holocaust

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(02-07-2018, 04:25 PM)Sociopathicsteelerfan Wrote: I'm against criminalizing any speech that does not directly call for harming others, or the proverbial "fire" in a crowded theatre.  Unfortunately, Europe has a well established track record with this type of legislation.  Denying the holocaust or any pro-Nazi speech is a criminal act in Germany.  The "hate speech" law in the UK is obscenely broad, vague and all encompassing when desired (and an effort is now being made to extend it to protecting politicians from criticism they deem offensive).  I'm certain I could find many more examples if I had the inclination.

As offensive as I find the new Polish law I see little to no difference between this and what is already the norm in many European countries that are considered "more liberal" than the US.

Similarly, I find it less effective to combat holocaust deniers and Nazism by criminalizing it than confronting it with facts and reason. It'll just entrench them further in it.