The US Embassy in Georgia says it is concerned by the creation of a new hate speech unit, according to a written response to a request from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. According to the official description, it is responsible for “monitoring and taking legal action in response to hate speech, abusive campaigns and aggressive communication in the public sphere.” We are concerned by the Georgian government’s creation of a hate speech unit. The best response to falsehoods and misguided views is more free speech, not enforced silence.” Georgia’s hate speech unit