I don't think we should make saying things, however unpalatable, a criminal offence.
We have made racism completely socially unacceptable, making the expression of views with which you might disagree a crime is very dangerous indeed IMHO of course. Sent from my iPhone On 9 Jul 2012, at 16:29, "Richard Naef" <[email protected]> wrote: >> What a total. waste of time and money this trial. is Ferdinand the >> 'victim' did not hear the alleged abuse and says that it should have >> been dealt with by the FA He was swearing and calling Terry all. sorts >> to start the whole fracas Terry from the start has claimed that his >> actual. words were "I didn't call you a black cunt" >> Now the lip reader claims Terry said: "Fuck off. (then obstructions), >> yeah >> (obstruction) you fucking black cunt (pause), you fucking nobhead." >> >> So most vital bit is obscured - how did this get to court when the CPS >> need a better than 50per cent chance of conviction to proceed to trial.? >> >> And that is quite apart from the fact that if Terry had hit him it would >> have been left as a matter for the football. authorities as it usually >> is # Total.nonsense > > It's a complicated case, but just cos its compicated doesn't mean it should > be dealt withand we haven't heard all the evidence yet. The alledged > offence occurred in front on millions of people and involved a man who has > captained his country. Anyway, don't you think calling someone a "fucking > black cunt" is a racial insult? > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leedslist mailing list > Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist > To unsubscribe, email [email protected] > > PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate _______________________________________________ Leedslist mailing list Info and options: http://mailman.greennet.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/leedslist To unsubscribe, email [email protected] PETE CASS (1962 - 2011) Rest In Peace Mate
