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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My apologies to him: I’m sorry. We have come down the road of losing our freedom of speech. Our forefathers are rolling in their graves.
#notinouramerica #timetotakeoutthetrash
OMG! World get realy mad
All of western Europe is doomed to become the nation of Get-Bent-istan if this phoney refugee b.s. isn’t quelled soon.
New this had to be in the U.K. (Formally England) Now Muslim state of Europe!
Sorry don’t belive that b******t.
U.K. figures!
I’m in and could use the payday
Ridiculous!
B******t