[Withano]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

not all lawbreakers go to jail

but then again some people get out after 7 months...

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news...s-fury-9185218

I mean, thats not the point though is it? Comparing any crime to a lenient sentence.. or a harsh sentence. Its not like me posting a link to a guy who got ten years for illegally downloading music will change perceptions on this news story, because its not remotely relevant.

A hate crime was commited and 8 months seems reasonable, comparing it to lenient or harsh sentences from the past shouldnt change the context.

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

what double standards?

people think its a bit harsh but noone is saying that we should ignore the sentence

Have they to abide by our laws or face the consequences or not?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

No not all lawbreakers go to jail,

The deputy leader of Britain First has been found guilty of religiously aggravated harassment afer she hurled abuse at a Muslim woman wearing a hijab.

Jayda Fransen, 30, was fined nearly £2,000 for wearing a political uniform and shouting at Sumayyah Sharpe during a "Christian patrol" of Bury Park in Luton, on Saturday 23 January.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a7395711.html

no thank goodness and the jails can be kept for actual criminals who pose a danger to society

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Vicky.

Eh, I can see how this is a hate crime. But it takes the piss a bit when you would get less time for actually assaulting someone than for throwing bacon

The real crime here is the waste of bacon tbh

This.Bacon is the food of the gods.I don't trust anyone who doesn't like bacon.It goes with everything.

[Cherie]

What happened to the man who racially abused staff in MacciecDs, he got a kicking did he get 8 months as well, our prisons would be even more heaving if everyone who abused someone went to jail

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

What a pair of CHICKENS. I don't know why they felt like they had any BEEF with these Muslims. I bet it was just one of them who started it and the other was simply being a SHEEP.

Nailed it.

I can't groan for laughing.

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

This.Bacon is the food of the gods.I don't trust anyone who doesn't like bacon.It goes with everything.

I don't like bacon

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Mokka

I don't like bacon

reported

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

This.Bacon is the food of the gods.I don't trust anyone who doesn't like bacon.It goes with everything.

Custard... it doesn't go with custard.

(No jokes about being taken in to custardy please)

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Custard... it doesn't go with custard.

(No jokes about being taken in to custardy please)

http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/mapl...candied-bacon/


Everything

[Kizzy]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

http://www.foodiewithfamily.com/mapl...candied-bacon/


Everything

Gah!!!!!

[Jessica.]

They obviously did more than calmly throwing rashers of bacon though. Can't believe people are glorifying this act, they just wanted to cause trouble after they had been binge drinking. It's nice that you're all so proud of your countrymen.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

They obviously did more than calmly throwing rashers of bacon though. Can't believe people are glorifying this act, they just wanted to cause trouble after they had been binge drinking. It's nice that you're all so proud of your countrymen.

Our countrymen?

[armand.kay]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I agree Armand - especially for 8 months!

yeah like cherie suggested a fine would've been the best way to deal with this situation.

[Jessica.]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

Our countrymen?

Yeah. Fellow men in the good ol' United Kingdom.

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

They obviously did more than calmly throwing rashers of bacon though. Can't believe people are glorifying this act, they just wanted to cause trouble after they had been binge drinking. It's nice that you're all so proud of your countrymen.

I don't see anyone saying they should not have been convicted of a crime... they are hardly glorifying the act

[Shaun]

bloody poles. coming over here, stealing all our spaces in jail

(serious response: this is obviously stupid and a waste of taxpayer's money)

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Jessica.

Yeah. Fellow men in the good ol' United Kingdom.

they are both polish economic migrants?

(but tbh they could have been pissed up brits)

[Ammi]

...I know it's a serious thing but it did make me smile reading they were tracked down by the police finding empty bacon packets in their possession...yeah the sentencing seems very harsh and feels like a 'making example of sentencing' possibly...lots of Polish people have also been subjected to 'hate' and prejudice so it's sad that the same has been done by a few to others who have also been subjected to the same thing../that there wasn't more of an understanding rather than an intolerance...a community service type sentencing would have been more the thing as well...a harsh sentencing will only I think instil more negative feelings...well it has already if they've been attacked by Muslims in prison...

[Northern Monkey]

I bet they were shocked when the pigs turned up.I wonder if they put them in the back of a meat van when they arrested them....

[kirklancaster]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

I bet they were shocked when the pigs turned up.I wonder if they put them in the back of a meat van when they arrested them....

I think they knew they were for the chop when their solicitor took them to one sideand advised them it was better to shoulder the blame than try to tell any pork pies.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

I think they knew they were for the chop when their solicitor took them to one sideand advised them it was better to shoulder the blame than try to tell any pork pies.

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by kirklancaster

My last word on this (or maybe not I'm having sooo much fun. )

I actually feel sorry for one of the Poles because he slipped a disc carrying out the atrocious deed and is now suffering immense pain.

When asked how his injury happened he said in broken English:

"The English butcher told us when we bought the bacon; "Lean Back", so I did when I threw it."

My best laugh of today Kirk.

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by Withano

A hate crime which caused no(?) physical damage to property or people but there was a clear intent of emotional abuse and racial hatred. 8 months seems appropriate in this case to me.

Do you disagree with the penalty, I've not read through the thread yet. Do you think the penalty should be more or less severe?

Edit: just seen most people think this sentence is too long. They broke laws lol, lawbreakers go to jail, its kinda how it works.

It would be nice if it applied to ALL lawbreakers though. The rabid muslim's who scream death and hatred on British streets seem to be pretty well immune to even a fine.

[jennyjuniper]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

No not all lawbreakers go to jail,

The deputy leader of Britain First has been found guilty of religiously aggravated harassment afer she hurled abuse at a Muslim woman wearing a hijab.

Jayda Fransen, 30, was fined nearly £2,000 for wearing a political uniform and shouting at Sumayyah Sharpe during a "Christian patrol" of Bury Park in Luton, on Saturday 23 January.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...-a7395711.html

Yet the muslim male who spat at a journalist and said 'you don't belong here' in a West yorkshire town didn't even get a slap on the wrist!!