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It is important to remind people -
and also worry about the fact -
that freedom of speech does not justify hate speech.
Hate speech limits our freedom of speech -
since it prevents people from expressing their thoughts -
because they are afraid of being targeted.
Our society is built on respecting other people -
and valuing other people.
All this is gnawing at -
the peace in society and all of our safety.
That's why I wish everyone took a stand -
and said this is not the kind of Finland -
we want to build for our children or in the future.
Let's talk about the issues.
Let's create social norms of behaviour -
that really allow people to express themselves -
and be who they are.
The respect for others must been seen in everything.
Let's stop anonymous online comments, -
at least on the forums of the serious media.
I believe it would bring back some of the sense of responsibility -
in the mind of the writer.
You don't support the idea of ignoring hate speech to death.
Absolutely not. It gives them space.
It is their goal to make the discussion too dirty -
or too uncomfortable -
or too offensive.
They want others to keep quiet.
I really don't want that. I don't want to give them all that space.
I'm sure most Finns don't agree with them.