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

It really depends upon what country you are in when you say your racist comment. From your spelling, I'm guessing you are living in the USA. If you are in the UK you will not get sent to prison for racist comments unless you were inciting racial hatred ie talking to a group of people. BUT you could lose your job, not to mention your friends. Racism is taken very seriously in the UK, and unfortunately there are plenty of people who think it's fine to say stupid ignorant things in public.

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, you can be charged with a hate crime.

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