As much as everyone in the internet has the right to speak out to the crowd, they have the responsibility for others to feel "free" and thus "not suppressed" by hate comments.



Freedom is defined as "the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint." For freedom of all to be secured and protected, one cannot suppress or hinder others' opinions.



As John Stuart Mill argues, "The only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will, is to prevent harm to others." (On Liberty)



German government's legislation might draw some criticism and hinder free speach in some sense, but it is achieving a greater goal of preserving society from polarization, mistrust, and lies.