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This is a normal post I don't have a problem with this at all
Would it be any different to laughing in the face of someone in a wheelchair?

Actually, is it different, because you do it to their face rather than behind their back
 (I helped save b3ta! Joe Scaramanga with a G-double-O-D vibration, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:06, , Reply)
This is a normal post While agree that it was an offensive and crass thing to say,
I dont think it should be the state's role to arrest citizens for saying anything - unless they're inciting violence.
 (benito vaselini no not that one, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:13, , Reply)
This is a normal post Well it's down to interpretation of Section 5 Public Order Act
Use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.

So swearing is a public order offence for which you can be arrested. Though more often than not can be dealt with using a fixed penalty.

However, they should be arrested and escorted off the premises to prevent further breach of the peace.
 (BombayMick Dogs are better than cats, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:20, , Reply)
This is a normal post This is similar to section 4a
4a is where you intend to cause alarm or distress through use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.

5 is where you cause it without intention (I think).
 (BombayMick Dogs are better than cats, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:22, , Reply)
This is a normal post Love the sig
You think Charlie Sheen's favourite song is this?
 (Canazza is mostly listening to Yes, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:24, , Reply)
This is a normal post haha!
Time to tweet that to Charlie Sheen!!!
 (BombayMick Dogs are better than cats, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:26, , Reply)
This is a normal post and the fact the victim was a copper
makes her doubly stupid and therefore more worthy of arrest
 (I helped save b3ta! Joe Scaramanga with a G-double-O-D vibration, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:32, , Reply)
This is a normal post Yeah, it was a bit stupid!
He's quite high profile, after all!
 (BombayMick Dogs are better than cats, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:36, , Reply)
This is a normal post there's not going to be many people left on the streets if they arrest all the stupid ones

(benito vaselini no not that one, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:39, , Reply)
This is a normal post But she was arrested for a Public Order offence, not for 'being stupid'
She'll probably get a £60 fine and told to fuck off and not do it again, but the point is, she still committed an offence.
 (BombayMick Dogs are better than cats, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:41, , Reply)
This is a normal post what I'm saying is that it shouldnt be an offence

(benito vaselini no not that one, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:55, , Reply)
This is a normal post Well I think it should
Using words than can be harassing and/or threatening is one of the key reasons why ASBOs were introduced. It's not just about how you perceive it, it's about how others do.

It's been illegal since before 1984, when the revised Public Order Act was introduced.

There's always your MP to talk to about it, if you aren't happy with it.
 (BombayMick Dogs are better than cats, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 15:03, , Reply)
This is a normal post I agree
they should have just tasered her there on the spot and be done with it
 (Canazza is mostly listening to Yes, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:21, , Reply)
This is a normal post Well, it's not as if she was going to look him in the eyes and say it.

(I helped save b3ta! Butters and his titanium codsocket, Wed 2 Mar 2011, 14:42, , Reply)
This is a normal post touche

(I helped save b3ta! Joe Scaramanga with a G-double-O-D vibration, Thu 3 Mar 2011, 8:53, , Reply)