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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Then they would have to arrest thousands and thousands of people for the same thing.
I will not sit down.. I will not shut up …I WILL exercise my first amendment right to free speech. I will sue the living$#%&!@*out of anyone that tries this on me.
So wrong !!!!
Maybe trying to intimidate because they won’t arrest us all. Least not yet.
Insanity!
I will say what I want last time I checked I still had freedom of speech and the government doesn’t pay for my internet nor anything in my house so go away with the bs
Here we go. No freedom of speech? Last I checked, I am still in America, or have we been taken over when I was sleeping?
Great for Lindon. Elect another muslim will you.
What’s the charge
obamas s**t