Free Speech- Free to Hate?

The beauty of the American Constitution is the freedom of speech. With that comes the moral and ethical considerations of what to say, how to say it, and when to say it. Basic etiquette manners tells us that verbally hurting someone out of malice is in appropriate, especially when the opposite person has not said anything back. So why all this hate? Perhaps it is illiteracy and ignorance; the two main components that exist in our country. Perhaps the lack of knowledge on cultures and communities resulted within the hate of what occurred in Wisconsin at the Sikh Temple.

How unfortunate for Michael Page, who truthfully portrayed his illiteracy and ignorance when he opened fire at a Sikh temple. Doesn't he know the difference between the two religions? Obviously not! However, regardless of the fact it was not a Mosque is besides the point. Page should not have opened fire in any religious institution as it is immoral, unethical, and inhumane. According to the U.S. law he is allowed to verbally portray his feelings through the music he enjoyed (although I don't even think he should do that), but the fact of the matter exists in the actions that took place.

Grief: Harpreet Singh and Amaradeep Kaleka mourn during a press conference on August 6, 2012, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin about the shootings Sunday at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin

Remembrance: Seven people were dead and dozens injured after the shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Love and support: People light candles during a vigil to honor victims of Oak Creek in downtown Milwaukee(Pictures courtesy from Reuters)

The pure hatred against groups Page illustrated is a true case of a psycho path. A true definition of a psycho path: a personality disorder that is characterized by lack of fear and empathy, stress tolerance, shallow emotions, etc. However, there is much more Michael Page than just a psychopath. He was fully aware of his feelings of hate and actions committed.

Gunman: Former solider Wade Michael Page is said to be a frustrated neo-Nazi who had been the leader of a racist white-power band called End Apathy (Pictures courtesy of Twitter).

Several people are injured, some killed and some barely hanging onto their lives. How can America continue to deal with such crazy episodes? A few weeks ago we found out that going to a movie is potentially dangerous. Now going to a religious venue is just as dangerous. How much more can Americans take? Are we not allowed to go to movies, religious institutions, beaches, restaurants, etc without feeling any fear?