Brazilian comedian Leo Lins' controversial set, viewed over 3 million times, led to a conviction for racism and discrimination, showcasing the clash between comedic expression and human dignity. A judge emphasized that freedom of expression is not limitless, especially against the backdrop of Brazil's stringent laws against hate speech. Lins' case illustrates the Brazilian judiciary's increasing efforts to curb hate speech and misinformation, highlighting the growing tensions over the balance between free speech and respect for marginalized groups.
By the end of his act, which quickly went viral and has collected more than 3 million views on YouTube, Lins had made fun of Black and Indigenous people, obese people, elderly people, gay people, Jews, northeastern Brazilians, evangelicals, disabled people and those with HIV.
Freedom of expression is not absolute nor unlimited. When there is a confrontation between the fundamental precept of liberty of expression and the principles of human dignity and judicial equality, the latter should win out.
Collection
[
|
...
]