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originally posted by: forkedtongue
originally posted by: SuperFrog
Hate speech, or any racial speech should be banned in any country, not just UK.
Everyone was wondering why Germans did not do something to prevent Hitler's rise to power, that was helped with hate and racial speeches, yet we living recreation of the same politics and views... and some are applauding?!
There is a fine line between freedom to speak and hate speech, but it might be beyond mental capabilities for some to comprehend.
Hate speech is a BS made up PC term, used to demonize those that dont agree with you.
All speech should be free, with only a couple minor exceptions "FIRE!!!" in a crouded theatre....not protected "I HAVE A BOMB!!!!" on a plane not protected.
"I HATE MUSLIMS!!!" absolutely protected
"ALLAH COMMANDS WE KILL ALL INFIDELS!!" absolutely protected
"WHITE CRACKERS NEED TO DIE!!" protected
"BLACKS ARE LESS THAN HUMAN" protected
the only limits on free speech are limited to words that are intended to cause severe physical harm on people.
Emotional harm/ hurt feelings are not reason enough to limit free speech period!
originally posted by: forkedtongue
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
a reply to: forkedtongue
This is a thread about internal American politics, to whit, there is no person outside the US that has any say that matters on this subject.
Anyone can criticize or have an opinion on the politics of any country, both in practice and in principle. This is empirically true.
I agree, but it has no practical meaning if one is not a member of the state in question, because though their words may be truthful, they lack any meaning because the person speaking them cannot effect change because they are not part of the body politic that is in discussion.
originally posted by: eletheia
originally posted by: uncommitted
I assume you meant Choudary? so, again, wind it in, I have no angst apart from people who show ignorance.
Well you showed yours in making assumptions
There have been and are many hate preachers/clerics who I lumped
together in my post, and the main one in my mind when it wrote my post was
NOT Choudary (so again wind your neck in)
The main one I had in mind was Abu Hamza-al-Masri who was born in Egypt
and lived with his family on benefits while preaching HATE against the UK
I wonder what your agenda is?
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
We kicked Abu Hamza out of the UK 2 years ago...
I wonder what your agenda is?
originally posted by: eletheia
originally posted by: CharlieSpeirs
We kicked Abu Hamza out of the UK 2 years ago...
I wonder what your agenda is?
It only took #8 years #15 court cases and a 25 million bill for
the tax payer.
www.mirror.co.uk...
originally posted by: Anosognosia
a reply to: Krazysh0t
I don't think the MSM monopolies/current ruling cabal/or the left understands that this only hurts them in the end.
The old propaganda adage that repeating a lie enough times will make people believe it doesn't work when there is opposition to that lie.
If Donald Trump didn't have a voice or wasn't getting so much airtime it would probably work, but this is only strengthening his numbers.
originally posted by: Britguy
Currently, our dear leaders, and the Royal family, welcome with open arms murderous Saudi Arabian officials / "Royals" who have a head lopping record that would make ISIS blush, not to mention torture and other barbarity when it comes to their kangaroo courts and treatment of others.
They also bow down to mega-rich oligarchs, otherwise known in the real world as gangsters, and despotic mass murderers!
So, given that Trump hasn't, as yet, ordered the lopping off of any heads, had people tortured or invaded anyone, maybe he deserves a chance? Alternatively, it might be the push needed to break away from the USA's influence once and for all - or maybe just until they get another banker owned puppet back in.
originally posted by: jheated5
Awww those poor Brits we wouldn't want their iddy biddy feelings getting hurt by some words...
originally posted by: Flavian
And whilst i am on rant mode, i would also like to know when it became okay to publicly (via the media) get invloved in the ongoing elections of another nation, particularly a strong ally? Can you imagine the outcry if US Politicians were openly criticising British MP's before an election? We would be up in arms in this country, and rightly so. And we can't just blame Cameron for this one, all sides have been at it. It shows a complete lack of class, character, morals and respect - which i suppose is par for the course with Westminster.