> Especially in the UK which operates as a paternalistic state and enjoys authoritarian support across all parties.
This seemed strange to point out. It’s not really any more or less “paternalistic” than most western nations including the US.
This seemed strange to point out. It’s not really any more or less “paternalistic” than most western nations including the US.
> The crimes would be just as criminal had they been done in person at a local bar (or any other physical location).
I agree. Where the US differs is that because of the US's 1st amendment it's _not_ a crime to say those things even in a bar.
Anyway, all of that to say that americans are arrested for posting things on the internet, despite what people claim.
Meanwhile their country has slid into fascism. Sad and tragic.