Racial slur as man calls Welsh woman "English", page 10
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reply posted on 12-12-2007 @ 03:43 PM by skibtz
Originally posted by skibtz
reply to
post by blueorder



Why do you consider the verbal abuse of a person a public a thought crime?

Does this mean that you consider all racial attacks to be thought crimes?



Because it is an expression of their thoughts.

Non-violent attacks would be yes.

Sorry, Just answered my own questions (via wiki )


reply posted on 13-12-2007 @ 11:29 AM by stumason
reply to post by anglosaxon




Anglo-Saxon, don't forget that the Cornish are the same ethnic grouping as the welsh and as such, can claim to be the first Britons too.

(I'm Cornish )


reply posted on 13-12-2007 @ 12:00 PM by skibtz
reply to post by Rasobasi420



It's is not just the UK. It is part of the UN definition.

Saying racism can be race and colour but not nationality is bizarre. Why not just race?


reply posted on 14-12-2007 @ 07:15 AM by anglosaxon
Originally posted by Jim_Kraken
I agree that this was racist. It was used *as* an insult, was inaccurate...the Welsh are no more English than I am a zebra, and derogatory from a Welsh context...the English treated the Welsh quite barbarically for a long period of time.

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So! What exact period in history are you refering to?
You must also take into consideration that certain regions - North Wales and South Wales there is a certain cultural rivalry between these regions.
When defining history it is important to state that the TRUE indiginous britons of this land ARE THE WELSH. Yes, the Celtic races did colonise certain regions -Scotland, Wales, Cornwall as did Vikings in the north and the Isle of Man.
The turning point was the Anglo-Saxon influx. History records these colonists outnumbered the Britons and Celtic races by 10 to 1.in a short time. The invasion had begun.
The glowing fact here is that with tribal interbreeding the historic ethnic fact is that we in Britain are a race of mongrels.
To show me a pure Briton you would have to look to Wales and not Scotland or England.
I actually have a great respect for the Welsh people. Their cultural identity is seen everywhere in the Red Dragon.
Sadly, the White Dragon flag of the Anglo-Saxons is no where to be seen which is the true standard of England.
Racial slurs aside. You can call me a Midlander, English, British, or even a patriot. I don't care. What I am is an ANGLO-SAXON.
I rest my case.

Note to our Welsh neighbours: I admire your patriotism, pride and cultural values.
We English are not allowed this privilage courtesy of the politically correct despots.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Oh, England, my lionheart^^^^^^^^^^^^^



reply posted on 14-12-2007 @ 08:05 AM by anglosaxon
Originally posted by stumason
reply to
post by anglosaxon




Anglo-Saxon, don't forget that the Cornish are the same ethnic grouping as the welsh and as such, can claim to be the first Britons too.

(I'm Cornish )

Yes, you are correct. Forgive me for this unintended exclusion.
I love cornwall and your genuine Cornish pasties are my favourite lunch.
To people that do not know.... Cornwall also has it's own language.

"""""""""""""""""""The Dutchy of Cornwall. A jewel in the nation """"""""""""""


reply posted on 14-12-2007 @ 09:36 AM by Rasobasi420
reply to post by skibtz



I'm not shooting anyone. I'm just saying that this doesn't follow logic, and seems like an attempt to amend a definition to satisfy nationalists egos.

Drawing a line down the middle of an island (which I think was done in an episode of Gilligan's Island BTW) does not make the occupants of the left side any less the same race as on the right side. And the act of doing so shouldn't make the right side racist for insulting the left side for being on the left.

It's about as logical as saying that insults to liberals by conservatives is racism.


reply posted on 17-12-2007 @ 04:53 AM by HowlrunnerIV
Originally posted by blueorder
An exact assessment in the sense that that phrase means "not exact"- the only "intention" really relevant is that one is of sound mind (and in the case of murder premeditation)


The only intention really relevant is the deliberate decision to act a certain way, based on the expected outcomes. Which is where the difference between murder and manslaughter comes in. This man chose his words carefully. We'll reference this later.

You are advocating "SUPER MURDER"- elevation of victims is EXACTLY what you bring to the legal table


Wrong. Nowhere have I said that. I advocate the use of extra charges because extra crimes were committed.


Only for those who don't understand the original point.


you mean those who shine a light on the idiocy of the original "point"


No. I know what I meant and I said it. You misunderstood and then took the usual face-saving routine or refusing to admit your error.


Way to completely misunderstand the point.


black is white now yes


Again, no. Go back and read. Slowly. Put your finger on the lines if it helps.

Remember this the deliberate decision to act a certain way? Well the important words you need to remember while you are re-reading my original post about "thought crimes" are deliberate decision.


And what is incitement but the criminalisation of thought?


Again you simply do not understand- more cretinous Hitler references. Your Hitler reference is particularly idiotic as he incited Jews to be murdered- if he was joe bloggs who made a comment "I hate Jews", however idiotic, he should not be punished, if joe bloggs said "I hate Jews and call upon people to gas them", then that would be incitement.

Referencing Hitler in your crude attempts to justify thought crimes is an insult to those gassed in concentration camps, well played Sir


Pathetic, attempting to call me on the use of the Holocaust.

Tell me, where do you think equal opportunity and equality laws in the West come from? Only the US is a speical case with a different history, first slavery then segregation. Elsewhere the source is Hitler.

As for this:

if he was joe bloggs who made a comment "I hate Jews", however idiotic, he should not be punished


Go back and read the article. The truckie didn't say "I hate the English", he called the Welsh woman an "English bitch". To her face. A very different kettle of fish. He didn't dismiss a national group in casual conversation or as an explanation, he verbally insulted someone, using nationality as the tool.

Because you simply do not understand the difference between having and saying a bigoted/stupid thought/comment and incitement-


No. You're assuming that people have the right to freely hand out insults. They do not.


I do, I defend the right of someone to have the most idiotic views


Don't remember saying they couldn't.


in defending these "hate" laws you are, people are investigated for saying racial, religious, sexual offensive comments, even though they are not incitement.


No. They are an insult. An insult used as assault. Do get a clue.

When you know what the word means, then discuss it. It is of zero offence to me, except for my intelligence. But say it to a Vietnamese and see what the reaction is.


I don't give a # if it means the same as "'n-word'" or "fag"- and I dont treat a vietnamese any different from another human, they get the f uck over it


That's nice to know. As a white man there aren't actually any racist insults that affect me, the beauty of history. Know any Vietnamese, do you? Are you yourself black? Then it's no problem for white people to address you by the n-word?


Uh, huh. Okay, then you have no problem with former Totenkopf living next door? Engage brain, then post.


Firstly, an odd and unlikely example, and secondly, sod all I can do about it, nor you, if he/she abides by the law


Firstly, neither odd nor unlikely. Look it up. Secondly, all you have to do is tell the cops you've seen a war criminal on the street. Current law-abiding activities do not trump previous acts in other jurisdictions. Again, engage brain, then post.

Usual method has been for survivors to see their former captor/torturers walking down the street and then phone the cops.


so not you, goodo


Don't remember saying it was me. But I'll tell you now, I would be the first to wander into the local cop shop and point the finger.


Somehow I don't think the Geneva Convention will be repealed.


Our hate laws are nothing to do with the Geneva convention, they are recent laws, do keep up there


And where do you think they come from? Do keep up with recent developments...

Excellent, I hope all abusers, be they communist, nazi, islamist whatever get the due process of law- I am referring to hate crime (thought crime) laws in the UK


Which come from where?

focus, this is about hate laws / thought crimes- recent introductions to the UK legislation


That are based on the Declaration Human Rights...a UN treaty...based on a document brought forth in which European city?...
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