Hate Speech and Humanity

By Lynn Ockersz

Thus spake the wise;

‘Harsh words of hate,

Usher a divided state,

And spark fights unto death,

Among nations estranged,

But soft words of love,

Bridges of unity beget,

And sow peace in hearts,

Once riven apart by spite;

But listen to those voices sane,

Which urge a Hate Speech ban…

Call for such a law in your land,

And be counted as humane.’