Hate Has No Home Here Is Hate Speech

There are two things that puzzle me when traversing American towns. First, the big red stars on the facades of homes, and second, the signs “Hate Has No Home Here” on a red background. Instead of adopting Jesus’ words “love thy neighbor” or “love thy enemy”, they are approaching it from the negative standpoint. You are not welcome here. You do not have a home here. That is if you are expressing or holding hate.

But what are you not suppose to hate?

Isn’t hate a part of a natural human state. I haven’t met anyone who doesn’t hate something in their lives, including specific types of individuals or groups of people. It is a natural occurrence. We get hurt and burned by many individuals. Our human response is hatred or repression of memories. It is part of our survival instinct to identify people who are frequently involved in criminal and dangerous activities and exert specific reactions when we see them.

Why doesn’t the sign state “Love Has a Home Here” or some variation thereof?

Because the sign “Hate Has No Home Here” is a political and social statement meant to target specific groups of people. It is a political statement driven by the liberal and left-party agenda. It is calling upon the owners of this sign to express disgust and repugnancy towards individuals with a specific set of views. It advocates social ostracism in the best traditions of political extremism.   

What positive value does it bring?

Instead of promoting dialogue and understanding, the sign “Hate Has No Home Here” fuels the intensifying polarization of the American society. There is no room for you to express your opinion or challenge the other party. If you merely express discontent, non-mainstream observation or non-liberal opinion, you will not have a home here.

Therefore, I argue that “Hate Has No Home Here” sign is hate speech and should be treated as such under current jurisdiction.