I appreciate what you're trying to say.
But you're disregarding the fact that the lawmakers that are in place right now, would have say over what is "hate speech." When the bill goes through Congress, it is going to have been touched by many people who aren't going to have all of America as beneficiaries of the law. "Hate speech" could end up being this nebulous, open-ended definition that hurts, more than it helps. Actions could be defined as hate speech. Intent could be defined as hate speech. And just so you know where my bias lies, as a PoC, I am pretty sure that it will be used against folks who look like me. Because bending the knee during the National Anthem could be considered hate speech, to some.
