How a Band’s Free Speech Win Could Unleash a Torrent of Hate for Profit | Behind The Bar | TMZ Live

When the Feds denied “The Slants” their trademark, the band took the fight to the Supreme Court… and won! But are we ready for a world where everyone— oppressed and oppressors alike —can exploit hate speech for profit, on this week’s Behind the Bar.


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How a Band’s Free Speech Win Could Unleash a Torrent of Hate for Profit | Behind The Bar | TMZ Live

[sescopian]

My memory of Robert Mapplethorpe's work is totally at odds with yours.

[sescopian]

Behind The Bar basically gives the police a pass, end of story.