In what circumstances is it illegal to be a white supremacist or to preach a more radical version of Islam in the UK? It might be illegal to join certain groups but I don't remember people being convicted for having a belief or opinion.Originally Posted by JamesWales
If Eric and Jon think a White Supremacist or extremist islamic preacher are comparable to someone who happens to vote for the Labour or Tory party then you are many things as well as being a bigot.
For a start, in almost every circumstance the two things you cite are illegal, whereas little Jonny who loves your daughter but happens to vote Tory cos he thinks they will be better for the economy or something is not.
Such a preposterous example that rather proves my point really, so thanks for that
It is only a preposterous example to somebody who sees everything in black and white, right or wrong. It is a spectrum and we are just talking about where you draw the line, which is going to be personal preference.
Take Zouma for instance. Some people couldn't give a **** that he booted his cat across the floor, they can hold that view but I don't care what their reason is for thinking that, I won't be their friend. They can be friends with each other and laugh about abusing animals together.
I have a pal who tries his best to defend some of the terrible shit Boris has done, we just don't talk politics. My personal line is somewhere beyond that so he and I can still get on but something doesn't need to be illegal for me to disagree with it enough that I don't want to involve myself with people who agree with it.
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