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Don't want to be controversial but when people talk too much about islamophobia, Christianophobia, and other such stuff it all too often stifles genuine debate about difficult subjects.
We get into a "better say nothing" vacuum of censorship when sometimes its genuinely more constructive to be able to talk about difficult subjects. In my opinion society is far healthier being able to talk freely, without malice, about difficult subjects without the fear of being branded.
We get into a "better say nothing" vacuum of censorship when sometimes its genuinely more constructive to be able to talk about difficult subjects. In my opinion society is far healthier being able to talk freely, without malice, about difficult subjects without the fear of being branded.
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That's exactly why people scream Racism, Islamophobia or any other phobia or 'ism.
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This argument is trotted out so much. The old "everybody says that everything is racist these days" argument really is pathetic and is often used to dismiss genuine claims of bigotry. "Oh you say EVERYTHING is racist" is a very common defense used by racists.
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Exactly mate. I can't vouch for how genuine this is but I've heard of someone who was arrested and thrown into prison just for saying he was English. That's what it's coming to, these days.
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Just if you say you're English you get arrested and thrown in a jail?CreamofSumYungGai wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 2:59 pmExactly mate. I can't vouch for how genuine this is but I've heard of someone who was arrested and thrown into prison just for saying he was English. That's what it's coming to, these days.
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This is the kind of positive, purposeful thread we all go online to read here. Great to have the rules explained. Now we know. See you all in July!
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That's what I heard.Esteban wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 3:09 pmJust if you say you're English you get arrested and thrown in a jail?CreamofSumYungGai wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 2:59 pmExactly mate. I can't vouch for how genuine this is but I've heard of someone who was arrested and thrown into prison just for saying he was English. That's what it's coming to, these days.
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I know that's what happens in Scotland. I'm not surprised it has now spread to England.StillSpike wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 4:15 pmThat's what I heard.Esteban wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 3:09 pmJust if you say you're English you get arrested and thrown in a jail?CreamofSumYungGai wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 2:59 pm
Exactly mate. I can't vouch for how genuine this is but I've heard of someone who was arrested and thrown into prison just for saying he was English. That's what it's coming to, these days.
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Thrown in jail? Just for saying you're English?StillSpike wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 4:15 pmThat's what I heard.Esteban wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 3:09 pmJust if you say you're English you get arrested and thrown in a jail?CreamofSumYungGai wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 2:59 pm
Exactly mate. I can't vouch for how genuine this is but I've heard of someone who was arrested and thrown into prison just for saying he was English. That's what it's coming to, these days.
In a jail? These days?
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My post was a genuine attempt to restore some balance. The balance being that it is OK to post respectfully about difficult topics without fear. My mistake.
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I failed Max. No avoiding the truth of it. Crap boarder extraordinaire.
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Are you saying that you get arrested? And thrown in a jail? An actual jail? For saying that you’re English? These days?
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Marvelous.Esteban wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 6:29 pmAre you saying that you get arrested? And thrown in a jail? An actual jail? For saying that you’re English? These days?
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Don't be too hard on yourself chief. You're not the worst.dOh Nut wrote: ↑Fri May 24, 2019 6:11 pmI failed Max. No avoiding the truth of it. Crap boarder extraordinaire.
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Don’t worry about jail. Regular meals, TV, no chores, games, trips out and you can learn a trade. Cheaper than Tenerife, think I’ll get myself arrested, need a holiday.
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I heard about it from a cabbie.
I suspect they’re trying to cover it up, hence not being reported by the mainstream media.
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Yeah, they’re greatdOh Nut wrote: ↑Sat May 25, 2019 6:41 amDon’t worry about jail. Regular meals, TV, no chores, games, trips out and you can learn a trade. Cheaper than Tenerife, think I’ll get myself arrested, need a holiday.
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