Arrested for Twitter comments

There are a few different stories about this right now. Banter between pro athletes, and racist comments about a reality show contestant. Under UK law, there is no freedom of speech, not in the sense that we have here. You can be investigated and arrested for anything you say on social media of someone complains and says it's racist or bullying.

When you talk about wanting to change laws, take away rights, strip people's guns or make your religion's beliefs law for everyone, does it ever occur ot you that losing your rights is not a sweeping gesture, but done in small steps like what's happening in the UK?

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Asked by NotPanicking at 4:46 PM on Jul. 17, 2012 in Politics & Current Events

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I've always known that. It's like the story about the frog in boiling water - throw him in and he'll jump out, let him sit in it as it begins to boil and he'll sit there until he boils to death. They'll take things away a little at a time and by the time people realize what they're doing, it's too late.

Answer by wendythewriter at 5:00 PM on Jul. 17, 2012
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people just don't see the big picture

Answer by Starburst72 at 5:18 PM on Jul. 17, 2012
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Yep, it has occurred to me. It would be nice if everyone could learn to tolerate each other, even if they can't accept others as they are.

Answer by QuinnMae at 7:41 PM on Jul. 17, 2012
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Yep, little by little, those privileges are being withdrawn.

Answer by tasches at 8:10 PM on Jul. 17, 2012
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So people better hope Obama doesn't get re-elected.

Answer by Michigan-Mom74 at 1:54 AM on Jul. 18, 2012
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OP you are right on the money.

Answer by Dardenella at 3:53 PM on Jul. 18, 2012
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