>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.