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I think on the last count that would be the 4th time you've said that Roy :-D :-D

They, and we, all have freedom of speech...what 'we' don't have that they do is immunity from prosecution if we get it 'wrong'.

They need immunity to go about the business of government effectively.

IS THIS A DEBATE ON THE FREEDOM OF SPEACH

GETTING WORRIED I UNDERSTOOD MOST OF IT

AND SHUSH



NO RR'S

Dizzi maybe the RR er is in bed sleeping like a baby
tomorrow really maybe another day

Be quiet Dizzi, or I'll RR your post :-D :-D :-D

Wow, this thread took off, last time I looked it was falling off the page.

First, in answer to SueMaid's post. When I said the PC brigade were a bunch of do-gooders, I certainly didn't mean those who genuinely speak out against racism, sexism and all the other 'isms'. That's one thing. I abhor all those isms, especially racism.

The one's I am talking about are those that object to our calling Christmas 'Christmas', for fear of offending those of other religions, dictating instead that we should call it the 'winter festival' or some such nonsense. There was a TV interview with some Muslims in Luton on this very subject, and they actually said, they're not offended by Christmas, in fact they love mince pies!

There have even been debates on here in the past, I remember one about disabled people, and posts were being RR'd because someone THOUGHT it would be offensive to disabled people. It wasn't, and many of the then disabled people who took part in that thread said so. It was just some busybody being offended on BEHALF of disabled people just in case.

That's the do-gooders I'm talking about.

Roy, take a deep breath and express your opinion. You are allowed to. That's freedom of speech.

As for the MP's I see where Roy is coming from, but I also see the need to debate openly and frankly, even using some terms that wouldn't normally be used, at least in public. After all, like it or not, they are running the country, some things just need to be said. I can in fact see both sides to this point.

Now, going to bed soon. If this thread isn't here tomorrow, I'll see you when I get off the norty step...the late night RR brigade are due in soon, probably sunk enough gin by now :-D :-D :-D :-D (just kidding)