The document discusses perspectives on freedom of speech from an American viewpoint. It outlines key Supreme Court cases that have shaped the understanding of free speech in the US. It also discusses different viewpoints on where to draw the line on hate speech from philosophers and legal scholars. Additionally, it examines how international human rights bodies and regional systems have approached regulating hate speech that incites discrimination, hostility or violence. Finally, it provides elements that should be considered in differentiating between prohibited hate speech and other types of permitted speech.