RobJames 880 Posted November 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Renskay said: You should prioritise crimes where *actual* violence is taking place as they cause more damage to people. That is logical. It makes sense to solve murders than to spend every man hour of police time hunting down the IP address of a 14 year old on twitter who leaves a comment after his team lost. "every man hour of police time" really ? What other crimes should be ignored ? Burglary, class A drug dealing. People smuggling ? None of which involve violence. The frightening thing s that people who hold such stupid ideas are allowed to vote. Assuming you are not just back from school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenny Foggo 1,116 Posted November 5, 2021 Freedom of speech is often used by people who find their out of date views and behaviours no longer tolerated by a fairer and more tolerant society... They lash out frustrated at no longer being able to bully or harass people with the impunity they use to have... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 5, 2021 It isn't freedom of speech and I doubt its even racism. Its just someone being a cnut because they can. Its good to debate. For instance, would we be better served with a different form of punishment. The death penalty kind of suited the crime but led to other problems. Would corporal punishment help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobJames 880 Posted November 5, 2021 In this instance have him stripped naked and violently shoved in a darkened cell. The sound of hysterical voices are deafening as those voices know as well as him they are about to die a hideous death. Maybe the stench of evacuating bowels could be added. For supporting the 'wrong' football club. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Google Bot 3,272 Posted November 5, 2021 Just now, keelansgrandad said: For instance, would we be better served with a different form of punishment. The death penalty kind of suited the crime but led to other problems. Would corporal punishment help? I'd commissionΒ recycling centres around the UK, and people locked in there,Β told that they can either a) sort through the rubbish to help recycle, or b) sit on their **** all day.Β Really no skin off my nose what they decide, one option is a slower day for them. You send minor offenders there for a number of days/weeks/months instead of prison, and the side result is it helps with recycling. Second to that, I'd line up a mass of exercise-style bikes and they can pedal on them to generate power.Β Put a TV up in front of them like a gym.. They would get free exercise AND generate power for the region/country. It sounds a little sinister,Β but is actually quite ingenious the more you think about it.Β Imagine 1000's people each day pedalling the nations electricity.Β If we could corner enough law breakers we could consider drilling through the floor and attaching massive wheels to these bikes and convicts could pedal the whole country across the oceans to warmer climates. I know what you're thinking, and yes, Sometimes IΒ scare myself to think of the levelΒ of genius inside one man. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hogesar 9,657 Posted November 5, 2021 2 hours ago, Renskay said: You should prioritise crimes where *actual* violence is taking place as they cause more damage to people. That is logical. It makes sense to solve murders than to spend every man hour of police time hunting down the IP address of a 14 year old on twitter who leaves a comment after his team lost. Anyone found the off-switch on this one yet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted November 5, 2021 4 hours ago, Renskay said: The people of the country are victims because the noose of what is and is not acceptable is tightening so that you will be arrested for the perceived offence of another person even when the reality of what actually happened (posting a picture online) does not match the punishment. The precedent is clearly set by things like this and it's through blind naivety that people like you can ignore that and sing it's praises. Anyway I'm about to go workout, you guys have fun in agreement about how this is the best thing ever. No one saidΒ it was the best thing ever,Β so slide off before you look even more stupid, cretin. 8 weeks is getting off lightly imo. Eight months digging up mass graves to try to identifyΒ the victims ofΒ the kind of bile he spouts seems more fitting.Β YouΒ can help as a volunteerΒ Β if you really back the guy.Β No? Thought not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
non-scoring strikers 113 Posted November 5, 2021 6 hours ago, Renskay said: You should prioritise crimes where *actual* violence is taking place as they cause more damage to people. That is logical. It makes sense to solve murders than to spend every man hour of police time hunting down the IP address of a 14 year old on twitter who leaves a comment after his team lost. Do you think that the whole police force stops what they're doing to investigate one crime?Β They have many employees across multiple departments that investigate a different range of crimes.Β Other investigations into other crimes are still ongoing while other crimes get solved.Β Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carn 71 Posted November 5, 2021 It's a bit disturbing how many people are willing to go to bat for twats like this under the guise of free speech. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted November 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, Carn said: It's a bit disturbing how many people are willing to go to bat for twats like this under the guise of free speech. And in my experience, their belief in free speech only ever stretches as far as whatever value they believe is sacrosanct.Β Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monty13 2,231 Posted November 5, 2021 Itβs a crime. He also therefore deserves to be both investigated andΒ punished. Arguing otherwise seems a little odd. I do think prison seems a tad overkillΒ though personally,Β even if only 8 weeks.Β Wish we used community service better as a punishment. Β Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nora's Ghost 157 Posted November 5, 2021 Snowflakes are falling deep and crisp and even ready for Chistmas..... if we are allowed to call it that anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 1,129 Posted November 5, 2021 He did have freedom of speech. Or are you suggesting he should actually have had freedom from the consequences of his actions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Uncle Fred 526 Posted November 6, 2021 All the weirdos out on this thread I seeΒ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pugin 601 Posted November 6, 2021 6 hours ago, Nora's Ghost said: Snowflakes are falling deep and crisp and even ready for Chistmas..... if we are allowed to call it that anymore. Achtung! Achtung! Daily Mail reader alert. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Budapest Canary 152 Posted November 6, 2021 15 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said: Not too sure that sending someone photos of gas chamber victims and telling them they are next in line should count as 'free speech' but what do I know.. "A man is either free or he is not. There cannot be any apprenticeship for freedom." Amiri Baraka. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heading South 24 Posted November 6, 2021 21 hours ago, Renskay said: Are you insane?Β How is it something to be praised that someone can get 8 weeks in prison for posting a picture on twitter? The police waste their time policing speech online when actual crime is increasing every year.Β Donβt think so , they have a specialist team for this type of crime , does not affect day to day policing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites