Post AtyhicSSUSgVFzBafg by Steve@mstdn.co.uk
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(DIR) Post #AtyhicSSUSgVFzBafg by Steve@mstdn.co.uk
2025-05-11T07:06:56Z
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Keep seeing these arrests pop up and it always makes me wonder what the hell they actually said. But “One step away from storming Heathrow looking for Jewish arrivals…” feels like a threat. Still, why did Kent Police drag this out? Tweet was daft, not deceptive. Feels like common sense took the day off. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/10/retired-police-officer-arrested-over-thought-crime-tweet/
(DIR) Post #Atyhidd88GoatNBcwa by dick_turpin@mastodon.org.uk
2025-05-11T07:32:46Z
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@Steve This is what happens when we fight the wrong people. We should stop anyone who wants to restrict freedom of speech, no matter the subject.The UK really needs America's 1st Amendment to protect each of us. All it takes is some nobhead with their own agenda to call the rozzers about your FB post, and you're wearing steel bracelets and being dragged out of your home.
(DIR) Post #AtyhievxHlT2w30AvQ by Steve@mstdn.co.uk
2025-05-11T07:36:18Z
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@dick_turpin @Steve I agree. But I think putting America up for an example at the moment probably isn't going to win any debates. Especially with this. https://apnews.com/article/habeas-corpus-trump-migrants-deportations-constitution-28a598363d03bfc9448b5132c72f2b3d
(DIR) Post #AtyhifVP9xp8hzaUBE by strypey@mastodon.nzoss.nz
2025-05-11T08:00:37Z
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@Steve > putting America up for an example at the moment probably isn't going to win any debatesThe current problems with the US are not caused by its constitution, or its 1st amendment, any more than they're caused by the amendment abolishing slavery. They're caused by an executive branch which is ignoring the constitution, and hasn't yet been brought to heel by the people using the civil rights the constitution is there to defend.@dick_turpin
(DIR) Post #AtyoaeSPs9O4ouJWmu by dick_turpin@mastodon.org.uk
2025-05-11T09:17:39Z
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@strypey @Steve Totally confused.I'm only interested in Freedom. What scares me is when groups of people want to take away my freedom under the guise of protecting me or others. I believe in having the right to choose. If what I say is offensive to someone else, then IMO there are two choices: they either engage with me to guide me to understand why it's offensive or refuse to engage with me. Asking for me to be silenced is the hallmark of a dictator mentality.Just my opinion, of course. 🙂