If you ever have an hour to spare

This is terrifying and insane. Police in the U.K. no longer need evidence to charge you with a thought crime that’s a crime, but not a crime. 🤦‍♀️

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xixgun · M

Sadly, yet another reason I can never see England again

Carissimi · 70-79, F

It’s the reason I don’t visit. I’m sure that I’d say something innocuous, or even look at someone in the “wrong” way, and I’d be arrested. @xixgun

Carissimi · 70-79, F

@xixgun What are your other reasons?

xixgun · M

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

Carissimi · 70-79, F

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