minority group that's been targeted for abuse from public and private actors for several yrs.

was it worth it?

'freedom of expression' means gov't cannot suppress expression of ideas in the public sphere. but it also includes freedom to experience consequence by private actors.

IMO considering the risk of violent action by private entities i don't think the expression was worthy. it was ill-advised, tasteless, thoughtless, mean-spirited, assholish, and wholly unnecessary.

however, the violent reaction was much more egregious and is not to be applauded or respected on any level.