OPINION:
The second attempt to assassinate former President Trump supports the conjecture that political demons, fearing cheating and illegal votes may not defeat Trump, are attempting to use hate speech that encourages violence (“Assassination attempts on Trump raise suspicions; some Democrats hope for third try,” Web, Sept. 18).
The Supreme Court has opined in several cases that “hate speech” is protected by the First Amendment — but it has excluded speech to incite violence. Perhaps diatribes on social media et al by Trump’s opponents should be examined by the high court so the Justices may consider whether the posts “incite violence.”
The Supreme Court cannot consider this issue before the next election, but media claiming First Amendment protection as witnesses to the court of public opinion have a moral obligation to educate voters.
JOE BOYETT
Montgomery, Alabama
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