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Matt @matthewblott.bsky.social

Should a racist that says 'kick them out' be prosecuted because he used the word 'kick' implying violence which might be carried out by a listener?

sep 3, 2025, 9:59 am • 0 0

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Matt @matthewblott.bsky.social

(Actually I think this is the problem with social media - it very much is the same as a bloke sounding of to his mates. It's just it has the potential to reach far more people.)

sep 3, 2025, 10:01 am • 0 0 • view
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David Clark @david-k-clark.bsky.social

He’s aware of his reach, so he did this knowing the potential effect and has to be held responsible.

sep 3, 2025, 10:04 am • 1 0 • view
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Matt @matthewblott.bsky.social

Sure but I doubt Lucy Connelly thought much about that.

sep 3, 2025, 10:05 am • 0 0 • view
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David Clark @david-k-clark.bsky.social

Perhaps, but not thinking through the consequences of your actions is rarely much of a defence in law.

sep 3, 2025, 11:15 am • 2 0 • view