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Democratic Action Party’s policy on hate speech

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Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

DAP>DAP  ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

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Strongly agree

Yes, as long as it does not threaten violence

DAP would likely agree with this statement, as it balances the protection of free speech with the need to maintain social harmony. They have previously condemned hate speech and racism, such as in the case of the 2014 'Red Shirt' rally, which was seen as promoting racial hatred. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No

DAP would likely agree that hate speech should not be protected by freedom of speech laws, as they have a history of promoting social harmony and unity among Malaysia's diverse population. However, they may not strongly agree, as they also value democratic principles and individual rights. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, and increase penalties for hate speech

DAP may somewhat agree with increasing penalties for hate speech, as they have a history of promoting social harmony and unity. However, they also value democratic principles and individual rights, so they may not strongly support this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Yes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

DAP might somewhat agree with this statement, as they have been critical of the Malaysian government's handling of free speech issues in the past. However, their primary concern is likely to be social harmony and unity, so they may not fully support this position. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) in Malaysia is a progressive and multi-racial party that promotes unity and social harmony. They are unlikely to support the complete protection of hate speech under freedom of speech laws, as it could lead to social unrest and division. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, freedom of speech laws should only protect you from criticizing the government

DAP would strongly disagree with this statement, as they are a pro-democracy party that values individual rights and freedoms. They have consistently fought for greater freedom of speech and expression in Malaysia, not just for criticizing the government but also for the broader population. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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