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18. July 2010, 21:04:01 If Mark Williams had made his comments in the UK. He'd be charged with Racism and/or racist comments. 18. July 2010, 21:07:36 Subject: Re: Tuesday: It is in the UK.. a criminal offence. The police would be charging him.. no need for civil action. 18. July 2010, 21:12:36 Subject: Re: Jim Dandy: I'd imagine most if not all Commonwealth countries have the same regulations.  18. July 2010, 21:17:19 Subject: Re: Tuesday: The Racial Discrimination act came into force in 1976. 18. July 2010, 21:25:02 Subject: Re: Modified by The Col (18. July 2010, 21:25:31) (V): The problem I have with laws against racism, and anti semetism is, it doesn't change minds, it just pushes them underground, where they fester. 18. July 2010, 21:32:36 Subject: Re: Tuesday: and like a kettle, it sometimes boils over.I believe in freedom of speech, not freedom of stupidity 18. July 2010, 21:34:19 Subject: Re:  Jim Dandy: Who determines what's stupid? Can YOU determine it objectively? 18. July 2010, 21:37:25 Subject: Re: Artful Dodger: I wouldn't use the word "stupid" if I was filing a legal brief, but you get the gist 18. July 2010, 21:39:04 Subject: Re: Jim Dandy: No, I don't get the gist of it. You used the word stupid. Upon what standard would you deny free speech? 18. July 2010, 21:42:03 Subject: Re: Artful Dodger: it's my lazy sunday afternoon,I would do the topic an injustice to tackle it to your standards,and besides, you don't pay enough  18. July 2010, 21:43:16 Subject: Re: Jim Dandy:  fair enough. I have to run anyway. Have a great sunday.18. July 2010, 21:54:28 Subject: Re:The problem I have with laws against racism, and anti semetism is, it doesn't change minds, it just pushes them underground, where they fester. Jim Dandy: True.. it can. Yet at the same time for those who openly commit acts it saves time in the courts. 18. July 2010, 21:14:10 Subject: Re: Tuesday: Maybe that's why when I read that letter I am appalled.In Canada it would be considered a no brainer in regards to the letter being racist. 18. July 2010, 21:24:46 Subject: Re: Jim Dandy: You dont REALLY have free speech in Canada |
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