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Old 18-05-2016, 02:19 PM #46
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Originally Posted by Livia View Post
How about if he was teaching his dog to respond to "gas the Syrian refugees" or "hang black people from trees" I wonder whether people would be defending his right to do this? And yes, I do think charges should be brought against him. People have got to learn that freedom of speech doesn't cover you for being a racist and you cannot say anything you like on the Internet.
I'd consider it a terrible joke done in awful taste. I believe people should be allowed to be as awful as they want in terms of opinions. If someone wants to be racist or homophobic or whatever, let them. Let them bare the consequences when it costs them their careers and ruins their live. It's a civil and societal issue, not a police one.

I just don't think it's a police matter unless it actually incites violence and puts someone at risk.
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