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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Agreed but it’s the first amendment
Is a great shame why could they not arrest the man who hit a girl and his friend stepped on her head. Because she was dressed to sexy. Please. A t shirt and jeans. Who the hell do they think they are. Poor girl
Lol I have Muslim friends who are neither.
FACEBOOK HAS BLOCKED ME FOR 30 DAYS PLUS BECAUSE THEY DIDNT LIKE WHAT I HAD TO SAY!!! & NOT ONCE DID I CURSE OR SWEAR!!!
We still have our first amendment right to free speech, so as far as I can see he hasn’t done anything wrong at all!!!
The line Must be long then ??
What the hell happen to the1st amendment? This is crazy!
Any fool understands that they are not offended but pushing Sharia on as many as they can get away with
bite my Bacon bits
This is crazy what happened to Fred speech. They don’t hesitate to talk bad about western culture