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UK government’s message to democracy: keep off the grass

Published: 21 July, 2010, 11:12
Edited: 22 July, 2010, 14:35


UK, London (AFP Photo / Carl Court)

The UK government is being criticized for its disregard for freedom of speech after protesters were forcibly removed from outside the Houses of Parliament in London.

 
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tom July 21, 2010, 13:18 quote
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The protesters should move to the independent London centre of One Square Mile where the Global financial spider web is located and it is Not part of England but an Independent State which doesn’t pay any taxes to the UK Government or anyone else. I wonder how many Englishman now about this fact?

Srbin July 21, 2010, 15:06 quote
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Democratic totalitarianism in practice. Hope they stop LECTURING Russia and others on the merits of their "freedoms and liberties".

Todd July 21, 2010, 21:57 quote
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That's right Russia, you get a free pass. One incident like this in the West and you get cart blanche to do whatever you want. Never mind the fact that hundreds if not thousands of peaceful protests occur annually in the UK and the US without people being hauled off by OMON forces. How about Russia stop lecturing the West on the merits of not lecturing. Apparently Russia has become really good at telling everyone else around the world what they can't say. No government is prefect, but the statistics are against you on this one.

Zak July 21, 2010, 22:45 quote
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Yes, protesters are right about call to stop war. In England(as in all other Anglo states) you got right to protest but really when everyone finish and say what they like they shall not make a mess or some kind of demolishion(as happend in many other states around the world) or disturb other people who doing their jobs! Anyway in the end government make policy(as any other in the world) what will be...Afghanistan war ,never have a valid reason to be started at first place.... It's true that government can affect their lifes! You are "against" or with them-there is no other choice.They can sale you goods(food,cigarets,etc) at supermarket,give you a medical(GP,Dentist or so) help,give you a job or take you one,sale you or bay a car,watch you and your kids(in scool or in park) endlessly,send you a virus or be duble on your computer,read your comments(i didn't mean now) and bully you forever endeed in all aspects.I only suspect how they can affect lifes of this people for "personal" reasons.They also can threaten you openly (include safety of your kids) but I still believe deeply, there is democracy in England and simple people in government will not cross a red line to harm you in other ways (never say never) along, just becouse you got different opinion. In the end they have to somehow make living... I must say after all that England is democratic state(democracy is bad or worse but never perfect) anlike many others around! It"s true becouse in majority of the states in the world,for any kind of peaceful protest, people got fair chance to be killed on spot. All Governments always point finger at "neighbour" wrong parked car and non of them don't to " see" their own never ending crimes. After all I got Q: for all people here: Did you ever see a any honest and lawful government anywhere (from stone age till now) of today? Thank you!

Zak July 21, 2010, 22:48 quote
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Yes, protesters are right about call to stop war. In England(as in all other Anglo states) you got right to protest but really when everyone finish and say what they like they shall not make a mess or some kind of demolishion(as happend in many other states around the world) or disturb other people who doing their jobs! Anyway in the end government make policy(as any other in the world) what will be...Afghanistan war ,never have a valid reason to be started at first place.... It's true that government can affect their lifes! You are "against" or with them-there is no other choice.They can sale you goods(food,cigarets,etc) at supermarket,give you a medical(GP,Dentist or so) help,give you a job or take you one,sale you or bay a car,watch you and your kids(in scool or in park) endlessly,send you a virus or be duble on your computer,read your comments(i didn't mean now) and bully you forever endeed in all aspects.I only suspect how they can affect lifes of this people for "personal" reasons.They also can threaten you openly (include safety of your kids) but I still believe deeply, there is democracy in England and simple people in government will not cross a red line to harm you in other ways (never say never) along, just becouse you got different opinion. In the end they have to somehow make living... I must say after all that England is democratic state(democracy is bad or worse but never perfect) anlike many others around! It"s true becouse in majority of the states in the world,for any kind of peaceful protest, people got fair chance to be killed on spot. All Governments always point finger at "neighbour" wrong parked car and non of them don't to " see" their own never ending crimes. After all I got Q: for all people here: Did you ever see a any honest and lawful government anywhere (from stone age till now) of today? Thank you!

alex July 22, 2010, 01:12 quote
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@Todd .. the biggest here is the West ... look at the coubtless wars they are causing in other countires

nill July 22, 2010, 02:39 quote
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Todd, Are you aware of what Tom is commenting upon? It is amazing! If this is true 99% of the Englishmen have no idea about it! I haven't anywhay.

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