BorderReiver Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Under a law announced last night it will be a criminal offence to express views in way "that could lead to the bullying or harassment of homosexuals"  The maximum sentence of seven years in gaol is longer than the average of around five years handed to rapists  What on earth is happening in this country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyesey Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Well, if you compare the maximum possible for one crime with the average for another, you're going to get silly answers, aren't you? Â Â Â Actually, I don't know why this law is coming in. It's already an offence to incite violence, against anybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 So is it a law that prohibits incitement to commit harassment or violence? Similar to the act to prevent racism? Â I reckon that's not a bad move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Where is Gaol ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyesey Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Where is Gaol ? Â Archaic (but still correct) spelling of "jail." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Oh, I thought it might be an all-inclusive holiday resourt in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltheof Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Does the law also prohibit people reading out all those bits in the Bible that condemn homosexuality? After all, they may incite some Christians to think illegal thoughts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppins Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Oh, I thought it might be an all-inclusive holiday resourt in Florida. Â Wishfull thinking for you nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHsheff Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Under a law announced last night it will be a criminal offence to express views in way "that could lead to the bullying or harassment of homosexuals" Â Â Â And you've used to indicate what, exactly? That you feel nauseated at the thought of anyone bullying or harassing homosexuals? Or that you feel disgusted that it is a criminal offence to bully or intimidate them? Â I trust its the former! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick2 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Wishfull thinking for you nick  I think there is already one, Key West Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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