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Tolerance of the non-tolerant - freedom of expression versus racism

Publication at Faculty of Law |
2011

Abstract

The author in his article deals with conflicts of law on freedom of expression with the law of the state to combat racist and xenophobic crimes. Tolerance, willingness to accept others with different opinions, different behavior, or provocative appearance is considered one of the fundamental values ​​of democracy.

The author in the article asks how democracy can tolerate the abuse of political rights (in particular the right to freedom of expression), without destroying itself. The problem is how to establish tolerance and prevent the danger that arises from the fact that we tolerate the intolerant.