Richard Delgado and David Yun

In the following viewpoint, Richard Delgado and David Yun contend that arguments for permitting hate speech are paternalistic and seriously flawed. They argue that allowing hate speech tends to worsen the overall situation for minority groups. In addition, the authors assert that it is oftentimes impossible or dangerous for minority members to try to respond to hate speech directed at them. Therefore, the authors maintain, minorities need protection from hate speech. Delgado is the Charles Inglis Thomson Professor of Law at the University of Colorado. Yun is an attorney in Colorado.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. What are the four arguments for permitting hate speech, according to the authors?
2. In Delgado and Yun’s opinion, why does the reverse enforcement argument against hate speech have little validity?
3. According...