So do I. But in those cases, free speech is the justification used for the crime. Spouse abusers do the same thing. All criminals have a "reason" for why they had to do what they did.

It's always bullshit. What "loophole" they create in their minds to get around doing what they know is wrong is irrelevant. If you remove the "reason" they'll just create another.

Address the crime. Not the justification.