Yep, these laws are both morally ridiculous, and as Phil points out,

Quote Originally Posted by PhilosopherStoned View Post
The idea that one can legislate racism out of existence probably does more to hurt the cause than to help it.
not even productive.

I caught a report last night on the rise of underground fascism in Germany, where there are various laws about it. I wondered how popular it would be if people could actually discuss fascism openly and rationally.