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09-02-2021, 12:15 PM
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I wonder if its something stemming from a dissatisfaction with democracy.
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09-02-2021, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Pixie Knuckles ->
Offence is taken, not given.

This phrase of yours has been running through my head all morning, a most insightful comment, thank you PK.
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09-02-2021, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Pixie Knuckles ->
Just for my tuppenceworth.....Offence is taken, not given. If someone doesn't like what is said, then the onus is on them to deal with that. You can speak your mind without being aggressive about it (which is where the mix up happens, I think) The SNP are going way overboard with this hate crime bill, and I believe it will come back to bite 'em on the bahookey.
The problem with that is what he onus bearer does to deal with it
PK ??

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09-02-2021, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Maver-rik ->
This phrase of yours has been running through my head all morning, a most insightful comment, thank you PK.
You are very welcome Maver-rik
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09-02-2021, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Maver-rik ->
This phrase of yours has been running through my head all morning, a most insightful comment, thank you PK.
I doubt the accuracy of that saying MAVRIC ??

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09-02-2021, 12:54 PM
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The problem with that is what he onus bearer does to deal with it
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Correct, Donkeyman....and for most of them, they react, not respond. And that's when it becomes a problem, I think.
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09-02-2021, 01:21 PM
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There are already laws about slander, bullying, verbal abuse, why do we need another one. People should be more accountable for what they write on social media in the same way you would get a thick ear (or done for verbal abuse) if you said it down the pub...
If you have to be anonymous in order to say something, you know it's wrong....
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09-02-2021, 04:05 PM
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Freedom of speech is gradually disappearing but only from one side. If Lawrence Fox wants to stand for PM, I for one would vote for him.
I certainly wouldn't.
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09-02-2021, 04:12 PM
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Re: Freedom of speech

Originally Posted by OldGreyFox ->
There are already laws about slander, bullying, verbal abuse, why do we need another one. People should be more accountable for what they write on social media in the same way you would get a thick ear (or done for verbal abuse) if you said it down the pub...
If you have to be anonymous in order to say something, you know it's wrong....
We have to remain anonymous beware of the laws now imposed on those who don't give a toss about insulting people. Inspiring violence a group - that's a different matter in all cases bar a couple, one very much than others, but that should be all.

Now it has become an adjunct to Social Engineering which within our well established country and culture (note single - not cultures) is totally WRONG.
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09-02-2021, 04:21 PM
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Re: Freedom of speech

Originally Posted by The Artful Todger ->
We have to remain anonymous beware of the laws now imposed on those who don't give a toss about insulting people. Inspiring violence a group - that's a different matter in all cases bar a couple, one very much than others, but that should be all.

Now it has become an adjunct to Social Engineering which within our well established country and culture (note single - not cultures) is totally WRONG.
Can you say that again? SLOWLY this time dodger !!

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