Chagos
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Yes, I'm also hoping for the mods' understanding that this is actually still a European issue (primarily of definitions and the fight over them)I'm trying to keep within the restrictions of discussing the merits of this outside of the IP Forum
I don't see how anyone's thoughts can be controlled anyway, but anyone spouting rubbish can sure be called on it, that "rubbish" including self-appointment with labels the nature of which one is ignorant about or assigning them, equally ignorant, to others.so in general terms, I would argue that, unless it is made in a 'satirical' way, it is a ridiculous comment to make post hoc but, it is not a crime to think it and, I don't believe that it is up to us try to control what others can think or express unless it has a direct causal link to actual harm; I can see that it might also be hyperbole to try to make a point.
Where I'm concerned, let everyone think what they may and let them say it if that's their desire. It's only that when things leave the mouth or flow from the typing finger that the season is open.In general, attack the ridiculous comment but for goodness sake stop trying to police what we are allowed or not allowed to think or say.
Being an anti-semite and being a fool equate in the case of Naz Shah, Livingstone (as the current example) being a fool does not support the equation.