LL-L "Language politics" 2010.04.07 (02) [EN]

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From: Marcus Buck <list at marcusbuck.org>

Subject: LL-L "Language politics" 2010.04.07 (01) [EN]



From: Hellinckx Luc <luc.hellinckx at gmail.com>

Subject: LL-L "Language politics"



Beste Marcus,

One recent example of an absolute legal ban of words:

http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/article376443.ece/Mixed-reaction-to-shoot-the-boer-ban



I guess that's in the same category as the German ban on "Heil Hitler" and
other Nazi slogans. Assuming the court decision is correct. I have no
personal opinion because I cannot judge a statement in a language I know
nothing about.

Previously you called word bans "ridiculous". I guess word bans on hate
speech (or supposed hate speech) do not fall under this, or am I wrong?

Marcus Buck

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