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As many UK media organisations have pointed out, linking David Amess’ murder to online speech and incivility allows politicians to be seen to do something witho
by Veen 5y ago
As many UK media organisations have pointed out, linking David Amess’ murder to online speech and incivility allows politicians to be seen to do something without having to address the politically awkward problem of Islamic extremism in the UK.
Naturally, Owen Jones chooses not to mention that too.
- ashtonkem 5y agoFrankly, I still smell a rat. Islamic terrorism is a problem, therefore everyone in the UK must use their real name when calling their MP a wanker on Twitter? Even if you acknowledge that the problem is real, the proposed solution does not follow. No, it seems far better targeted at getting people to stop saying mean things about them on Twitter more than anything else.
- throwaway472927 5y agoIt doesn't need to work for politicians to successfully "be seen to do something". But I see your point.