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Originally Posted by peter12
It does concern me that one can get into legal trouble for
stating an opinion. Even if that opinion is wrong.
Freedom of expression and speech are constrained by reasonable limits justifiable in a free and democratic society.
Basically, if you state an opinion which is hateful or capable of inciting violence (historically anti-semetic statements have done both) then you can get in trouble. It makes perfect legal and constitutional sense.
However, you make a good point.
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Does anyone know if holocaust denial is actually illegal in Canada? I know it is in Germany and a few other states.
I think in Canada it should depend on the context and methodology. For isntance, if you are using scientific methods to see the number of people actually killed that should be alright....
If it is part of a wider scheme of hatred, then that should fall under the hate laws in the criminal code. Langauge is a very powerful thing...