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group can more easily deflect
words damaging to reputa-
tion and that, moreover, socie-
ty is stronger for tolerating
that kind of self-expression,
however venomous it may be.
Various observances have
found such arguments in-
creasingly unpersuasive in
the light of history, social
science, and common sense.
A number of law professors
see the possibility of drafting
a constitutionally sound
group libel statute, one which
would prohibit defamation of
a class on the basis of race,
color, or ethnic origin and not
offend the spirit of the First
Amendment.
The strict libertarian view
— that the First Amendment
must protect the expression of
abhorrent thoughts as well as
those that aren't — was
forcefully defended by leading
free-speech activists Floyd
Abrams and Leon Friedman.
"When Truth and Falsehood
grapple in the marketplace of
ideas," said Professor Fried-
man, alluding to a famous
passage from Milton, "I
believe that Truth will win."
Nevertheless it was evident
that the libertarians were
outnumbered — at least at
Hofstra — by a new breed of
constitutional theoreticians
such as Lee Bollinger, dean of
the University of Michigan
Law School, Jack Greenberg,
professor of law at Columbia
University, and David Part-
lett, an Australian barrister
and visiting professor of law
at Vanderbilt. In varying
degrees each made the point
that, just as hard-core por-
nography is not permitted
"talismanic immunity" from
judicial scrutiny, neither
should racism be allowed to
demean the noble purpose of
the First Amendment.
The conference paid special
attention to the treatment
given freedom of expression
in other Western democracies.
While the importance that
American courts accord free
speech may reflect a commen-
dable preoccupation with fun-
damental liberty, the more
restrictive approach of other
"free" countries was per-
ceived as no less high-minded,
and perhaps the wiser course.
Sweden, for example, speci-
fically prohibits the wearing
of Nazi regalia in public. In
Denmark, France, Italy and
Canada, sharp limitations
are placed upon speech that
amounts to racial defamation.
And in England—perhaps our
closest relative as far as the
recognition and protection of
basic human rights are
concerned—laws against in-
citement to racial hatred are
likewise direct and
restrictive.

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Windemere is truly
_ a very special place.

ecause it provides the
services needed by the elderly
while preserving the environ-
mental characteristics of a
Herman Frankel Organization Residen-
tial Community.
There is complete separation between
the Full Service Convalescent Home on
the upper floor and the Supportive
Care Manor on the lower floor. The
building is on a hillside and both levels
have direct access to the extensively
landscaped grounds.

Rex Lanyi and Herman Frankel, the
developers, are particularly proud that
Windemere both functionally and
aesthetically provides a residential
environment that preserves dignity,
beauty, and maximum independence at
a time in life that its residents require
some medical and social support.

&Supportive and Skilled Care Residence

Words cannot describe the feelings
that created Windemere. You must see
it to appreciate what it offers. Please drop
in or call 661 1700 for an appointment.

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Windemere is located at
6950 Farmington Road
South of Maple Road