freedom of speech????

is the follow illegal besides maybe herassment
PEOPLE LIKE YOU NEED TO DIE WHAT THE **** WOW I HOPE YOU SHOT YOURSELF YOU PIECE OF ****

PEOPLE LIKE YOU NEED TO DIE WHAT THE **** WOW I HOPE YOU SHOT YOURSELF YOU PIECE OF ****

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The first part sounds like a threat, but in the context of the whole piece, it appears to be an encouragement for suicide or a prayer for stupidity resulting in accidental death.

A single comment like this in the context of a large conversation does not appear to be harassment in general terms, but each state has its own laws on harassment. That's why the question that you deleted was "what is the name of your state?"

And when you answer that question, tell us whether this was a single comment or if it was part of a conversation or monologue containing other similar comments.

United States Code Title 18 Subsection 1514(c)1. Harassment is defined as "a course of conduct directed at a specific person that causes substantial emotional distress in such a person and serves no legitimate purpose

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It would not likely be a crime in my state (CA). But, without context (and a specific state) it is very difficult to ascertain if it is a crime of some kind. For instance, if sent by e-mail or phone it COULD be a misdemeanor under the right circumstances.

Where you say it matters too. On a street corner, fine. On private property, you can be told to shut up and leave.

wskclown said:

is the follow illegal besides maybe herassment
PEOPLE LIKE YOU NEED TO DIE WHAT THE **** WOW I HOPE YOU SHOT YOURSELF YOU PIECE OF ****

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Who are the "People like you"?

It could be hate speech. COULD BE.

Illiteracy at that level should be a capital crime.