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If hate speech is responsible for hate acts
Speech supporting anything that is currently illegal is a crime
"robbing banks is cool" is responsible for bank robberies
Hollywood is responsible for gang violence
It can't be any other way
"Bring down the government"
Crime
If speech is partly liable the act must have a corresponding *decrease* in criminal liability ... but that hasn't been reflected in any law
Most laws require demonstration of opportunity, ability and intent
The contradictions are immense