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[theruiner]

That video made me pissed at that bitch, but arrested​?

Yeah, I didn't quite get that, either. I guess you could say it was for harassment. I guess. But that's a pretty fine line.

She was, however, a massive cunt.

[Timinator]

Yeah, I didn't quite get that, either. I guess you could say it was for harassment. I guess. But that's a pretty fine line.
She was, however, a massive cunt.

It's not a fine line at all. The law in the UK is quite clear: "Expressions of hatred toward someone on account of that person's colour, race, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origin, religion, or sexual orientation is forbidden. Any communication which is threatening, abusive or insulting, and is intended to harass, alarm, or distress someone is forbidden."

[theruiner]

Well, then that law is pretty absurd.

[Timinator]

Well, then that law is pretty absurd.

Could you explain why?

[theruiner]

Yes. I understand harassment is an issue, but saying something racist or homophobic shouldn't be against the law. It makes someone an asshole, sure. But it should not be illegal. That's ridiculous. Hurting someone's feelings shouldn't get you arrested.

[Elke]

saying something racist or homophobic shouldn't be against the law

Unless it's actually leading to violence. Enticing violence through abuse of your right of free speech, I think, should be illegal.

I was watching the clip, and stumbled across this:



Some of the comments are incredible. I'm always baffled by how ignorant some people are.

Oh, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAND: WE HAVE A GOVERNMENT! Oh yeah...

[themethatyouknow]

Yes. I understand harassment is an issue, but saying something racist or homophobic shouldn't be against the law. It makes someone an asshole, sure. But it should not be illegal. That's ridiculous. Hurting someone's feelings shouldn't get you arrested.

How would bullying fit in? I agree for the most part that people should be able to say hateful things and express hateful ideas And only have to suffer everyone knowing they are bigoted assholes, but at some point doesn't someone cross the line into directly harming another person? Call it bullying, harassment, stalking, terrorism, whatever, you're using your words and general behavior to harm people. To a point It should probably be let go. I mean people shouldn't jailed for a simple insult. But if you take it so far as to make a person legitimately afraid, or to make an entire train horrified? At some point words have to be counted. Ideas are fine, but abuse is abuse.

[M1ke]

Yeah, I didn't quite get that, either. I guess you could say it was for harassment. I guess. But that's a pretty fine line.

She was, however, a massive cunt.

Just arrested? I'm kinda hoping her kid gets taken away from her. Racist shit should not be allowed to breed.