Gold Bar resident says clerk’s shirt is ‘crossing a line’ as some feel unsafe in grocery store
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“The world’s a scary place right now. And Gold Bar should be a safe haven for those of us who live here,” said Gold Bar resident Lynne Kelly.

“Freedom of speech,” said Jessica. “Didn’t everyone fight for our freedoms for free speech so we could do what we want here?"

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  • OprahsedCreature@lemmy.ml
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    1 year ago

    The shirt bears the words “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.”

    We spoke with an expert on hate speech. Caitlin Carlson is a professor of communications at Seattle University and has published a book called ‘Hate Speech’.

    "Good afternoon professor, sorry to bother you. I need your opinion for a story I'm doing. Is “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas. Knights of the Ku Klux Klan.” hate speech?"

    Professor: 😑