Hate Speech Can Be Difficult to Define

Hate speech can be difficult to define. The United States, for example, qualifies hate speech as _______________.?

A) speech that surmounts to an individual or group merely 'trolling' the general populous
B) speech which is derogatory in nature but does not promote violence nor creates a hostile environment
C) speech that incites or produces 'imminent lawless action,' such as direct threats of violence
D) speech within online message boards that is seen as offensive