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[Frizzle]

No drawn or computer generated image of a fictional nature should ever be illegal, period.

By fictional nature, I mean things that apply only to fiction. For example, a schematic of a nuclear device could still be illegal to have as it's purpose is to instruct someone how to create a nuclear device in reality.

The definition of fiction is not real, and it's wrong to imprison or fine someone for possessing material that isn't even depicting something real. It doesn't matter what it is.

So it's ok if I direct a film/write a book called "Kill the sneaky, big nosed Jhews!"?

[RandomNameIgnoreIt]

So it's ok if I direct a film/write a book called "Kill the sneaky, big nosed Jhews!"?

I define something as potentially criminal if it results in hurting someone, be it physically, emotionally, financially, or whatever. I suppose with your example, in my opinion it boils down to whether or not the intent of the piece is as a fictional story or anti-Jewish propaganda. Which it was would depend on the final product. If it was a fictional story I would not consider it criminal, however if it was judged to be done with the intent to inspire others to hate and kill Jews, it would be a crime.

It's a bit of a gray area but it's hard to say with just the title.

[Sweeney]

So it's ok if I direct a film/write a book called "Kill the sneaky, big nosed Jhews!"?

Didn't you go and see Borat, Lee?