Ann Coulter - Is Free Speech Free?

Ann Coulter has become a household name in not only the United States, but Canada also. Although the reasons are not the same. Ann Coulter is an American conservative social and political commentator. She is well known for her right-wing political opinions and how she defends them. Coulter is the author of 7 books and a weekly newspaper column. She started her university tour in Canada and things came to a halt at the University of Ottawa. Before she had even entered Canada, she received an e-mail from the university telling her to watch what she says, for free speech in Canada is a little different than the States.
Freedom of speech in Canada isn't as free as one might think. Canadians laws puts limits onto what is acceptable to say and what is not. Promoting hatred towards any identifiable group is not only considered inappropriate but also could lead to criminal charges of hate speech. Saying anything that promotes that any one group of people is better or worse is considered hate speech. An identifiable group is defined as any section of the public distinguished by colour, race, ethnic origin or sexual orientation. Any one who promotes hatred on anyone of those groups of people may be charged with criminal charges of hate speech.
Ann Coulter may have step over a line but it is her opinion. She shouldn't be charged for a hate speech that she wasn't even allow to give. She was just giving her opinions on the matter, that doesn't mean anyone has to listen to her. No one was forced to go to her speech, and even if you did go, you don't have to agree with her thoughts. She should be able to voice her opinions without being hated against. If you don't like her, don't go.