[Shasown]

Originally Posted by MTVN

I'm sure they wouldnt like it, I'm sure they're as hypocritical as they come when promoting free speech, but I wouldnt criminalise any of the above for voicing their opinion. Don't get me wrong, I'm disgusted at what they did and I would consider it incredibly disrespectful but I dont think it should be illegal.

Its not illegal to voice any opinion.

Its illegal to do it in a way that offends or insults others. By offending or insulting you are provoking or inciting and thats the key point of the law.

They could have had their own little march on a different day etc. not a problem. They could have quietly stood there brandishing placards with Troops out slogans etc again not a problem. Instead they choose to chant during the two minutes silence and burn poppies.

However they wanted to offend in order to generate maximum publicity for themselves and their cause. And in all fairness probably would have been more than happy if some sort of fight or violence occured, just so they play the martyrs.

If they want so much to play the martyrs etc why dont they sod off in a little gang and protest on street corners over there. Lets see how long their heads remain attached to their bodies.