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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It would seem we live in a time when we all have rights.. that is, until we excercise those rights and hurt someone’s feelings.
Wtf
Thought control Obama style. Like a good$#%&!@*socialist, Obama said NO FREE SPEECH FOR YOU. Thank you democrats, for the rise of$#%&!@*socialism.
Welcome to the US the new Iron Curtin.
We came to America and fought our war of independence, because England didn’t believe in freedom of speech, among other personal freedoms.
@Ron Cotten Leftist retards like Timothy never think.
it wont happen because you are about to see civil war number two say goodbye to liberalism cuz we arent taking their$#%&!@*anymore
because liberals attack the phrase because certain groups, ahem like muslims are offended by the phrase merry christmas, now you are going to act like you don’t know the left has been attacking traditions for years right
no$#%&!@*cason, the muslims turn every western culture they overrun into a rape capitol$#%&!@*hole
That’s just crazy!