Can You Be Punished By The Law If You Make A Racist Comment?

Yes, you can be charged with a hate crime.

Shame on anyone who makes a racial comment! You should also not make racial jokes like " How many Pollocks does it take to screw a light bulb in?" (3) You do not have the "Freedom of Speech" you think you have. It has been taken away like everything else in this country!!! I.e. Take soft drinks out of schools but leave the cheese burgers and fries! Here comes socialism!!!

You cannot be jailed for this in the US. You have the right to freely express yourself in a reasonable manner. As long as you are not inciting people to commit a crime, disturbing the peace, or things of this manner, you have a right to make racist comments. Not that you should. Morally, I think it is wrong. I am gay and I know what it is like to be discriminated against. Although I don't agree with this type of speech, I am glad that you have the right to express yourself.

There are many corporations that do not tolerate any sexist, racist, or ageist comments. Like the poster before, you could very well lose a job over commenting in racist tones. Even if a person who is within earshot and no where near, can file a complaint against you or whomever made the remark. And on top of that, the record goes wherever you go to apply for work. Because these companies usually call each other to verify past employment.
 
But jail in America, probably not- but that doesn't mean that is alright to do.
Ostracized from segments of society might be more like it.

I think yes!!!
You can be punished because making a racist comment is serious thing!!

Yes, and don't do it! "Sticks and stones may break my bones...BUT words cause permanent Damage!"