Very clearly. re Bob Vylan I don't think the threshold for 'incitement' was reached - unless there is a compelling case that people in the Glatonbury crowd had the opportunity to attack members of the IDF & were encouraged to do so from the stage. But you do need an investigation to establish that.
You honestly think we need a criminal investigation to determine if the crowd were not only encouraged to, but also had an opportunity to attack the IDF? What if he had said death to Revolutionary Guard or the PLA? Would we need an investigation then?
lol, you think that people partying in glasto actually stand a chance of going to start a fight with the IDF? thats hilarious
That's exactly my point! The suggestion that saying "death to the IDF" requires a criminal investigation to determine if it's in fact incitement is laughable!
I agree with that. Given the prosecution of Kneecap & incarceration of Connolly, it would be inconsistent of the authorities if no investigation took place. I have a real issue with that. Maybe it's my moral compass. I absolutely believe that hate speech should be prosecuted and free speech...
...protected. Two bands speaking up about a country and an organisation committing genocide is very different from Connolly & her tweet. She was in a position of privilege compared to the asylum seekers. Does that make sense? One action is trying to shine a light on the oppressed, the other...
... is part of the group carrying our the oppressing. Therefore, I don't view the actions in the same light. I think if anything, this is another recent incident showing the need for media reform in the UK. I enjoy your show as you present the facts in a sane and balanced manner.
But if they said Death to Hamas it would be OK. Why? one was given recognition as a state. the other not. IDF act like terrorists. they terrorise millions and,,, we call them anything but what they are. They protect illegal settlements with terror. Goose and Gander time people
I can't get over the fact, that you claimed that IDF is a group of unwilling conscripts that just have to participate in committing war crimes.
If I chant "death to gestapo" would you support an investigation to establish if people listening to me had the opportunity to attack any surviving gestapo soldiers?
Or "death to ISIS"? What than James? Would it still be unacceptable? Would you comment it the same way: "But you can't call for the death of anybody from the stage of a public event."