If you ever have an hour to spare

When the police can charge you with a crime (that’s not a crime...insanity), and they don’t need evidence or give you a definition of the hate crime that’s not a crime...more insanity...and it may affect your future employment and earnings that country is N. Korea. It’s not even a law, but a policy that is enforced like a law, but you can’t appeal, or get evidence. When Harry Miller took them to court, and his lawyer asked them to define a hate incident, they said they don’t need a definition. It’s what they say it is. Definitely 1984. @curiosi

@xixgun What are your other reasons?

@Carissimi You pretty much nailed them. I am as acerbic in real life as I am on line so...

I was last in England 10-years ago. I came across some authoritarian types, and thought it was the individuals themselves. What I didn’t realize, back then, was the culture had already changed to a PC state. It’s much worse now. Apparently, if someone takes issue with how you look at them, it can be reported as a “hate incident.” I can’t be in a place where I have to walk on eggshells, never knowing if I’m causing a “micro aggression.” The term itself is offensive in my opinion. Britain was a wonderful country. Now, it’s like the old Soviet Union. @xixgun

Don’t tell me it’s gone that far, but it would not surprise me. I hope Harry Miller wins his case. It will affect everyone. @raysam363

@Carissimi Minority Report reference - which is exactly what you have described

Right. Now, I get what you mean. It certainly is a thought crime from their perspective. @xixgun

@Carissimi The only problem is, the more you silence one's tongue, the louder their spirits shout. And eventually they will demand to be heard.