The United Kingdom has become the site of yet another questionable use of police power as well as abridgement of civil liberty.
As Americans, we are raised to cherish a cultural and political heritage that values freedom of speech – that is, the right to say anything as long as you do not infringe on another person’s being or property. And while many of us understand that numerous other countries do not enjoy this relationship with freedom of speech, it might come as a shock to many that the UK has become one of these countries.
When Steven Bennett posted on the Greater Manchester Police department’s Facebook page, he had no idea that it would get him in trouble with the authorities. In fact, all he did he was comment on the department’s response to an appeal regarding a sex offense believed to have been committed by a Muslim. But he soon found himself afoul of the long arm of the law.
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Goodbye freedom of speech!
Carol Ann Webb
Keep up the fight
You’re mentally ill
Carol Ann Webb thank you for prognose
It’s all b******t from Truth and Action !
F**k you Muslims. You are pigs ,pedophilia dreams come true you are racists and torturers and murderer’s and yes not all Muslims but I don’t hear any of you concerning or stoping those that do. Your solution is to run away instead of fighting
UK does not have freedom of speech.
Americans should not have to wonder if their government is actively looking to subvert them or their political views. We live in a nation where respect for differing beliefs and a vibrant political discourse play an important role in shaping our government. Mike Turner
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Too bad the English arnt as smart as they think they are! Giving away there freedom!