UK politician arrested for quoting Churchill, could face 2 years in prison

[Theowl32]

Arrested in England for not being PC. That could never happen here, right? Oh never....

Blog: UK politician arrested for quoting Churchill, could face 2 years in prison


Paul Weston, co-founder and leader of the GB Liberty party and a candidate for Member of the European Parliament, was arrested Saturday, hauled off in a police van, and could face two years in prison. All for reading a passage from Winston Churchill’s book, The River War, regarding Islam:

“How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property – either as a child, a wife, or a concubine – must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. Thousands become the brave and loyal soldiers of the faith: all know how to die but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith.”


It offended one person in the crowd and that person summoned the police and he was arrested.

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Liberals are nothing but scumbags, and it is scary where this is going folks.

 

[Avatar4321]

Yeah I found it amusing and at the same time a travesty. I hope the UK citizens start fighting for their right to free speech so this injustice doesnt happen.

 

[DriftingSand]

Arrested in England for not being PC. That could never happen here, right? Oh never....

Blog: UK politician arrested for quoting Churchill, could face 2 years in prison


Paul Weston, co-founder and leader of the GB Liberty party and a candidate for Member of the European Parliament, was arrested Saturday, hauled off in a police van, and could face two years in prison. All for reading a passage from Winston Churchill’s book, The River War, regarding Islam:

“How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property – either as a child, a wife, or a concubine – must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. Thousands become the brave and loyal soldiers of the faith: all know how to die but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith.”


It offended one person in the crowd and that person summoned the police and he was arrested.

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Liberals are nothing but scumbags, and it is scary where this is going folks.

So much for "freedom of speech" in the UK. See what happens when guns are outlawed? The government can take you down for whatever reason it deems politically expedient. Hate crimes (really thought crimes) --- coming to a theater near you!!

 

[Book of Jeremiah]

See what happens when Islam takes over? This is what we don't want here. I do not mind any Muslim that desires a better life, freedom, the rights the constitution will afford them coming here. But do not come to my country and think you are going to take away our freedom of speech without a fight. This is America. Not France.

 

[Avatar4321]

It isn't about Islam taking over. It's about people foolishly throwing away their rights to freedom of speech and conscience.

 

[Theowl32]

Pretty sure The Kinks defined the situation in the UK the best.

 

[ScienceRocks]

This is the kind of shit they on the left want for America. Say something = go to jail.

Fascist!

 

[nodoginnafight]

"He was detained after failing to comply with a request by police to move on under the powers of a dispersal order.

He was further arrested on suspicion of religious or racial harassment."

BBC News - Euro candidate Paul Weston arrested over Islam remarks

I don't know which is worse - a law requiring "authorization" to speech in public or a law that criminalizes criticizing a race or religion.

IMHO - They both suck

 

[The Rabbi]

The British are totally fucked.
And we'll be too if we allow ourselves to go down that path. Already universities here are criminalizing "hate speech" and not allowing speakers they dont like. Look at Brandeis' recent incident.

 

[nodoginnafight]

The British are totally fucked.
And we'll be too if we allow ourselves to go down that path. Already universities here are criminalizing "hate speech" and not allowing speakers they dont like. Look at Brandeis' recent incident.

Big difference between withholding an honorary degree and arresting someone.

HUGE - one is free speech issue - the other is a corporate choice issue

 

[HenryBHough]

A hitherto unknown political party, "UKIP" has a serious chance at dominating the election that's not too far down the road. This travesty will drive a few more from the "moderately" conservative Tory party across the line into UKIP territory.

Let's hope they keep up the good work!

 

[The Rabbi]

The British are totally fucked.
And we'll be too if we allow ourselves to go down that path. Already universities here are criminalizing "hate speech" and not allowing speakers they dont like. Look at Brandeis' recent incident.

Big difference between withholding an honorary degree and arresting someone.

HUGE - one is free speech issue - the other is a corporate choice issue

It's onlu a matter of degree. Once you establish the principle you can censor people because you dont like what they say then it's a short walk.

 

[nodoginnafight]

The British are totally fucked.
And we'll be too if we allow ourselves to go down that path. Already universities here are criminalizing "hate speech" and not allowing speakers they dont like. Look at Brandeis' recent incident.

Big difference between withholding an honorary degree and arresting someone.

HUGE - one is free speech issue - the other is a corporate choice issue

It's onlu a matter of degree. Once you establish the principle you can censor people because you dont like what they say then it's a short walk.

It is a short walk in the same sense that it is a short walk from setting a speed limit on a road to banning automobiles.

 

[norwegen]

The UK needs a constitution with a free speech clause. With vigilance, respect for it might last longer than it has here.

 

[The Rabbi]

Big difference between withholding an honorary degree and arresting someone.

HUGE - one is free speech issue - the other is a corporate choice issue

It's onlu a matter of degree. Once you establish the principle you can censor people because you dont like what they say then it's a short walk.

It is a short walk in the same sense that it is a short walk from setting a speed limit on a road to banning automobiles.

Not at all.

 

[nodoginnafight]

The UK needs a constitution with a free speech clause. With vigilance, respect for it might last longer than it has here.

you know - when confronted with a situation in another country that clearly shows how much more freedom we enjoy, one might note that and appreciate that.

 

[Yurt]

thank goodness for our first amendment rights

 

[RoadVirus]

The Great British Empire...now downgraded to this. How the mighty have fallen.

This is what happens when you elect idiots who not only create and pass "hate speech" laws, but also idiots who allow Third World trash to immigrate unchecked and gather in such numbers that they can influence others into giving them what they want.

 

[Book of Jeremiah]

It isn't about Islam taking over. It's about people foolishly throwing away their rights to freedom of speech and conscience.

One of the steps to Sharia law taking over your nation is your loss of freedom of speech. This is how they do it.

 

[Book of Jeremiah]

The Muslims despise Churchill. Obama probably sent back the bust of Churchill just to appease our own Muslim population. Incredible.