I don't understand why his cowardice affects what his statement was. Whether is was racist or not, and everyone can see that it is, it's still constitutionally protected.
I agree that he's not breaking any law
I'm just saying he should be man enough to stand up for what he believes in
I do think these issues bring up legitimate issues of public safety. if this hanging chair led to riots and people dying, who's fault would it be? I know you don't like to compromise 'free speech', but do you fell that way that no matter what. how do you feel about the obvious example of yelling "fire" in a movie theater?
or as funny as it is, something like this:
are they violating his right to free speech by reacting with violence? I guess. [chris]but I understand...[/rock]