athiran, thanks for responding. It is interesting to read other peoples views on this and have a sensible discussion with them, despite the attempts of others to turn it into something it's not.
While I am all for freedom of speech I am also a believer of people having to accept the consequences of what they say. The UK made a decision based on comments he made. They are entitled to do that, just as he's entitled to say what he wants. It doesn't mean the UK are stifling his freedom of speech (indeed the original comments were made during an interview with the BBC) they just don't wont to be associated with what he has to say and be seen to supporting it. He's still free to say what he wants elsewhere, and the UK media will still report it.
Anyways, looks like we'll have to agree to disagree on this ;-) but thanks for starting an interesting topic.
athiran, thanks for responding. It is interesting to read other peoples views on this and have a sensible discussion with them, despite the attempts of others to turn it into something it's not.
While I am all for freedom of speech I am also a believer of people having to accept the consequences of what they say. The UK made a decision based on comments he made. They are entitled to do that, just as he's entitled to say what he wants. It doesn't mean the UK are stifling his freedom of speech (indeed the original comments were made during an interview with the BBC) they just don't wont to be associated with what he has to say and be seen to supporting it. He's still free to say what he wants elsewhere, and the UK media will still report it.
Anyways, looks like we'll have to agree to disagree on this ;-) but thanks for starting an interesting topic.
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