http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12374692/washington-redskins-lawyers-tell-judge-canceling-trademark-violates-free-speech-rights
This is why I think we need a new constitution that reflects reality and not wishful thinking. The fact is that arguing on the grounds of free speech is stupid because in reality speech that offends people is always going to be banned. The government has never respected free speech if it is not in the best interest of the community, the government bans books from libraries all the time. The FCC censors every second on TV and radio and the MPAA censors all movies. The fact is there is not and never has been free speech in this country. People get thrown in jail for twitter posts if they are deemed harmful. Free speech is in fact a myth and if it wasn't there would be chaos and bloodshed on the streets. The government has always had the right to censor everything we say and the country is better off for it. I don't see why racism should be allowed in the name of such a destructive concept as free speech.
There is no constitutional right to file a trade mark so how can the government be violating anyone;s right. Also isn't a violation of the rights of the government to force them to honor a trademark that is nothing but hate speech that will lead to bloodshed? isn't it the government's job to do whatever it takes to protect the community? Isn't that why we have law enforcement and patriot acts to begin with. If this lawsuit makes it through the government will have no way to enforce law and order and we will see a complete break down and the country will fall apart.