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Today there are demonstrations against lockdowns.

By *hagTonight OP Man over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

Today there will be demonstrations throughout europe including britain against lockdowns. I can understand why they do it but in these times it might not be so good, what do you think of it?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Been going on for months mate....

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By *hagTonight OP Man over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Been going on for months mate...."
Yes it have pal, have it been done with lots of countries together at the same time?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Not a clue....should pepper spray the lot of them

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan over a year ago

Hastings

"Not a clue....should pepper spray the lot of them"

No spray them yellow so you can avoyed them in Tesco or where ever you shop.

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By *andy 1Couple over a year ago

northeast

make them pay more tax to help towards there hospital stay

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By *ussex team upCouple (MM) over a year ago

Sussex

Water cannons and show it on TV it would be a great moral booster for those on the front line

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By *ophieslutTV/TS over a year ago

Central

We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

It seems to have limited value when we are relaxing already.

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By *ackandtheunicornCouple over a year ago

liverpool

Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

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By *-spotterMan over a year ago

London

There does seem to be some mission creep going on here in the UK. Demonstrations were permitted during Lockdown1. By Lockdown3 these were no longer permitted. The government is currently passing legislation to further restrict demonstration beyond emergency pandemic rules on a permanent basis.

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By *ostafunMan over a year ago

near ipswich

The Dutch were water cannoning them last week mate you are way behind the times.

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By *ik MMan over a year ago

Lancashire

I’m starting to see the tide turning, albeit about 11 months too late. Months ago I said lockdown would be this government’s Poll Tax moment

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By *ty31Man over a year ago

NW London

We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

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By *mbisextrousCouple over a year ago

Manchester/Glossop

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

It seems to have limited value when we are relaxing already. "

There was riots in London and around the country on BLM protests be it not all there fault not really safe ..?

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring."

Agreed but people who are fundamentally opposed to the lockdown as a means of reducing numbers of infected and deaths more than likely think the virus is not real etc etc..

They won't abide by any regulations or laws in place currently and most will probably want it to kick off as it suits their agenda..

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By *mbisextrousCouple over a year ago

Manchester/Glossop

"I’m starting to see the tide turning, albeit about 11 months too late. Months ago I said lockdown would be this government’s Poll Tax moment"

Unfortunately mate love then or hate them latest polls saying conservatives back in front my a mile again, because of the vaccine roll out

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By *elshsunsWoman over a year ago

Flintshire

Support to every one who is marching throughout the world and standing up to this tyranny .... I’m off to Manchester ....

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By *mbisextrousCouple over a year ago

Manchester/Glossop

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

Agreed but people who are fundamentally opposed to the lockdown as a means of reducing numbers of infected and deaths more than likely think the virus is not real etc etc..

They won't abide by any regulations or laws in place currently and most will probably want it to kick off as it suits their agenda.."

Totally agree it’s not saying you can’t because we don’t want you too it’s because mass gathering aren’t going to help, if that was the case am sure I could go back to watching football again safely but at the moment I can’t

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"I’m starting to see the tide turning, albeit about 11 months too late. Months ago I said lockdown would be this government’s Poll Tax moment"

Politically no it's not, if your talking about the way they've handled the whole thing whilst I've aired my own points of view on what they got wrong and others have also the vaccination programme has been a great success this far and on the back of that the vast majority are only wanting some sort of normal so this pandemic etc is not the same in my opinion..

It will be part of how people cast their vote next time out but it's not comparable with the complete mess that was the poll tax, there won't be a massive change in policy as there was with that..

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

Agreed but people who are fundamentally opposed to the lockdown as a means of reducing numbers of infected and deaths more than likely think the virus is not real etc etc..

They won't abide by any regulations or laws in place currently and most will probably want it to kick off as it suits their agenda..

I think even next season there won't be full stadiums, it's taken the government till this lockdown to learn the mistakes it made in the first two and in between so I think caution will hold sway..

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By *hagTonight OP Man over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

"Not a clue....should pepper spray the lot of them"
Same, not sure, we will see what will happen today as well.

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

Agreed but people who are fundamentally opposed to the lockdown as a means of reducing numbers of infected and deaths more than likely think the virus is not real etc etc..

They won't abide by any regulations or laws in place currently and most will probably want it to kick off as it suits their agenda.."

Totally agree

Using this particular issue to try and further disrupt the government, next year they will jump on another bandwagon.

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Support to every one who is marching throughout the world and standing up to this tyranny .... I’m off to Manchester ....

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tyranny ooh do behave, what tyranny is that then?

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By *losguygl3Man over a year ago

Gloucester

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in."

But at the expense of other people’s health is unacceptable. Police need to break it up if social distancing isn’t being observed.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Not a clue....should pepper spray the lot of them

No spray them yellow so you can avoyed them in Tesco or where ever you shop."

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man over a year ago

BRIDPORT

"Support to every one who is marching throughout the world and standing up to this tyranny .... I’m off to Manchester ....

Surely, the fact that you can go to Manchester and March with like minded people in a protest against government policy , is a perfect example of not being under the control of a tyrannical regime.

People who are living under a genuine tyranny don’t get the chance too express it.

No?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Support to every one who is marching throughout the world and standing up to this tyranny .... I’m off to Manchester ....

Surely, the fact that you can go to Manchester and March with like minded people in a protest against government policy , is a perfect example of not being under the control of a tyrannical regime.

People who are living under a genuine tyranny don’t get the chance too express it.

No?"

You're far too sensible for these forums

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

Agreed but people who are fundamentally opposed to the lockdown as a means of reducing numbers of infected and deaths more than likely think the virus is not real etc etc..

They won't abide by any regulations or laws in place currently and most will probably want it to kick off as it suits their agenda..

Totally agree

Using this particular issue to try and further disrupt the government, next year they will jump on another bandwagon."

The 'rent a mob', turn up at any thing they can attach to for a kick off with the authorities..

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Support to every one who is marching throughout the world and standing up to this tyranny .... I’m off to Manchester ....

Surely, the fact that you can go to Manchester and March with like minded people in a protest against government policy , is a perfect example of not being under the control of a tyrannical regime.

People who are living under a genuine tyranny don’t get the chance too express it.

No?"

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Support to every one who is marching throughout the world and standing up to this tyranny .... I’m off to Manchester ....

Surely, the fact that you can go to Manchester and March with like minded people in a protest against government policy , is a perfect example of not being under the control of a tyrannical regime.

People who are living under a genuine tyranny don’t get the chance too express it.

No?"

100% agree but good luck trying to convince them otherwise.

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By *ty31Man over a year ago

NW London

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

Agreed but people who are fundamentally opposed to the lockdown as a means of reducing numbers of infected and deaths more than likely think the virus is not real etc etc..

They won't abide by any regulations or laws in place currently and most will probably want it to kick off as it suits their agenda..

Totally agree

Using this particular issue to try and further disrupt the government, next year they will jump on another bandwagon.

The 'rent a mob', turn up at any thing they can attach to for a kick off with the authorities..

And that's a shame because there are numerous people with a valid reason to question the use of Lockdown and it's q shame that their voices are being drowned out by the rent-a-mob

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

Agreed but people who are fundamentally opposed to the lockdown as a means of reducing numbers of infected and deaths more than likely think the virus is not real etc etc..

They won't abide by any regulations or laws in place currently and most will probably want it to kick off as it suits their agenda..

Totally agree

Using this particular issue to try and further disrupt the government, next year they will jump on another bandwagon.

The 'rent a mob', turn up at any thing they can attach to for a kick off with the authorities..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

People will not tolerate lockdown for much longer the biggest issue will come if we get another wave and they try it again. To be honest this lock down never felt like it was being taken seriously so many people about and lots more cars on the road than the earlier ones

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in."

Bravo well done its about time people realised this is more than virus

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Bravo well done its about time people realised this is more than virus "

Yeah, it's exposed fundamental flaws in basic education in topics such as science..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

any mass gathering atm is madness, they will so come crying when they need health car, some people have no responsability

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By *ools and the brainCouple over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Bravo well done its about time people realised this is more than virus "

Go in then give us a full and complete explanation in your own words from your own brain not copy and pasted to back up your statement please.

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By *all me FlikWoman over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away

That's bright of the protesters, at least in the UK. There's a road map in place to lift all lockdowns as long as each stage works. Mass gatherings could well cause a rise in cases thereby delaying the plan. I can only assume the protesters actually want lockdowns to continue and this is a cover....sneaky.

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By *ostafunMan over a year ago

near ipswich

"That's bright of the protesters, at least in the UK. There's a road map in place to lift all lockdowns as long as each stage works. Mass gatherings could well cause a rise in cases thereby delaying the plan. I can only assume the protesters actually want lockdowns to continue and this is a cover....sneaky.

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Exactly, christ knows what they would do if in lockdowns like some in Europe, a night time curfew, needing a bit of paper to step outside your door they do not know how relaxed the uk ones have been.

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By *mbisextrousCouple over a year ago

Manchester/Glossop

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

Agreed but people who are fundamentally opposed to the lockdown as a means of reducing numbers of infected and deaths more than likely think the virus is not real etc etc..

They won't abide by any regulations or laws in place currently and most will probably want it to kick off as it suits their agenda..

I think even next season there won't be full stadiums, it's taken the government till this lockdown to learn the mistakes it made in the first two and in between so I think caution will hold sway.."

I think you right and if we rush things we will be back to square one July-September springs to mind thought we’d seen the back of it the boom

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By *LUKCouple over a year ago

Loughborough

I 100% support their right to protest.

I also 100% believe that every single one of them is a moron.

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By *ostafunMan over a year ago

near ipswich

"I 100% support their right to protest.

I also 100% believe that every single one of them is a moron."
I totally agree with you 100% under the current circumstances.

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By *reyyaMan over a year ago

North Yorkshire

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring."

It is the police that turn a peaceful protest into a violent protest Have a look at Çlapham Common last Saturday 13 March.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Support to every one who is marching throughout the world and standing up to this tyranny .... I’m off to Manchester ....

Surely, the fact that you can go to Manchester and March with like minded people in a protest against government policy , is a perfect example of not being under the control of a tyrannical regime.

People who are living under a genuine tyranny don’t get the chance too express it.

No?"

Shush with your logic

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By *mbisextrousCouple over a year ago

Manchester/Glossop

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By *mbisextrousCouple over a year ago

Manchester/Glossop

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

It is the police that turn a peaceful protest into a violent protest Have a look at Çlapham Common last Saturday 13 March. "

Don’t talk bollocks did they spit in there own face, hit themselves in the face, smash there own cars and vans up shouldn’t have been there under these circumstances it showed no respect for the poor woman and her family who told them to stay away never mind the police

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By *rincess PhoenixWoman over a year ago

Southampton

Mass gatherings with no social distancing is a great way to spread COVID and plunge us into another lockdown!

Unfortunately the police are then forced into having to take action and are then portrayed as the bad guys.

Latest week at Clapham common was a good example people hijacked a peaceful vigil that had been going on all day with minimal police involvement by turning up with ACAB signs, spray cans etc they started chanting, shouting and attacking police and then acted all confused and hurt when police did their job!

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By *rincess PhoenixWoman over a year ago

Southampton

"We live in a democracy, people have the right to have their voices heard.

I just hope they do it safely and without violence occurring.

It is the police that turn a peaceful protest into a violent protest Have a look at Çlapham Common last Saturday 13 March.

Well said! They protested against violence towards women then assaulted female police officers?!

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By *manaWoman over a year ago

Basingstoke

It's ridiculous. Throwing toys out their prams because they don't like having rules.

It's a pandemic people.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"It's ridiculous. Throwing toys out their prams because they don't like having rules.

It's a pandemic people.

I'm treating them like any other toddler having a tantrum.

I'll step over them and get on with being an adult.

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By *manaWoman over a year ago

Basingstoke

"It's ridiculous. Throwing toys out their prams because they don't like having rules.

It's a pandemic people.

I'm treating them like any other toddler having a tantrum.

I'll step over them and get on with being an adult."

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By *ty31Man over a year ago

NW London

"I 100% support their right to protest.

I also 100% believe that every single one of them is a moron."

Even the ones who are there because they face losing their businesses that they have worked so hard to build up or losing their homes that they live in or their entire lifes work and savings?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Paris is evacuating before deadline. Let's spread it around the country and close the whole place down and increase the mortality rate. The point of lock down is void as it was for London.

Lockdowns to be effective like that need to be instantaneous.

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By *mmabluTV/TS over a year ago

upton wirral

"Today there will be demonstrations throughout europe including britain against lockdowns. I can understand why they do it but in these times it might not be so good, what do you think of it?"
Not good an understatement I think

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I 100% support their right to protest.

I also 100% believe that every single one of them is a moron."

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I’m starting to see the tide turning, albeit about 11 months too late. Months ago I said lockdown would be this government’s Poll Tax moment"

It's coming ....

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By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I 100% support their right to protest.

I also 100% believe that every single one of them is a moron.

Even the ones who are there because they face losing their businesses that they have worked so hard to build up or losing their homes that they live in or their entire lifes work and savings?"

At the moment everyone is still in the virus, once we start to come out of that and see the other consequences, the hyper inflation, mortgage interest rates flying up, businesses closing down en mass, job losses, taxes sky high to pay off furlough and the handouts given. People will see the other side then. But atleast we will have all the extra hospitals they built that they have been repurposing all year. It's too early for people to think beyond the virus yet.

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By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"Today there will be demonstrations throughout europe including britain against lockdowns. I can understand why they do it but in these times it might not be so good, what do you think of it?"

They should stay at home

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By *LUKCouple over a year ago

Loughborough

"Even the ones who are there because they face losing their businesses that they have worked so hard to build up or losing their homes that they live in or their entire lifes work and savings?"

Yes. We're in the middle of a global pandemic.

I have every sympathy with people who have lost their jobs/business/savings; it fucking sucks. It's been a horrible year and many, many people have lost so much.

But rocking up with 100s of conspiracy theorists, led by Piers Guevara, and potentially spreading COVID, which could result in a potentially prolonging lockdown is not a smart move. The government have outlined when lockdown will end (and specified that it won't end earlier) so it all seems a bit pointless.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Even the ones who are there because they face losing their businesses that they have worked so hard to build up or losing their homes that they live in or their entire lifes work and savings?

Yes. We're in the middle of a global pandemic.

I have every sympathy with people who have lost their jobs/business/savings; it fucking sucks. It's been a horrible year and many, many people have lost so much.

Yup.

The virus doesn't give a shit. It will still ravage.

Yes things will be hard afterwards, duh, but stopping the protection early will lead to greater catastrophe, as we've seen in our own country already. Then we have to clean it up - which will make the economic fallout later worse.

I also wonder whether these brave, noble tyranny fighters know or care about the pending legislation that may criminalise protest. Police, Crime, Sentencing, and Courts Bill - the coverage on the Law and Policy Blog is excellent.

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By *ussex team upCouple (MM) over a year ago

Sussex

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in."

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

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By *ackandtheunicornCouple over a year ago

liverpool

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

No matter what your viewpoint is you should always be free to protest. The fact that you are happy to use violence against peaceful protestors and laugh at it, in a supposedly democratic society says a lot about you.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

So people are free to say what they like except when it's thinking other people's views are ridiculous?

(I don't agree with violence against protesters. I realise it may be necessary in some circumstances but I don't take pleasure in it)

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple over a year ago

in Lancashire

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

Not sure that wanting the types of reaction that your talking about is what anyone actually wants..

We are not Myanmar or Russia..

It's a tricky one given the current situation but fundamental to a liberal, free and functioning open democracy which we are meant to be is the right to protest..

Be careful what you might wish upon the heads of others..

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

Not sure that wanting the types of reaction that your talking about is what anyone actually wants..

We are not Myanmar or Russia..

It's a tricky one given the current situation but fundamental to a liberal, free and functioning open democracy which we are meant to be is the right to protest..

Be careful what you might wish upon the heads of others..

Yes.

I think the protests are ridiculous but they have a right.

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By *uliette500Woman over a year ago

Hull

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?"

Because most of those across the country were socially distance and they all wore masks.

They actually in most placed had a peaceful protest without violence and mob mentality.

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By *all me FlikWoman over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away

"I 100% support their right to protest.

I also 100% believe that every single one of them is a moron.

Even the ones who are there because they face losing their businesses that they have worked so hard to build up or losing their homes that they live in or their entire lifes work and savings?"

Yes because this action could make the situation worse.

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

Have any spikes in covid been connected with outdoor events?

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By *ussex team upCouple (MM) over a year ago

Sussex

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

Of course they are free to protest .... Just get rather wet doing it

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Have any spikes in covid been connected with outdoor events? "

I know re the US BLM protests, no spikes linked. And in general the risk of outdoor transmission is much lower (but not nil).

Or, I don't know, but here's some related stuff I do know.

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By *ussex team upCouple (MM) over a year ago

Sussex

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

Not sure that wanting the types of reaction that your talking about is what anyone actually wants..

We are not Myanmar or Russia..

It's a tricky one given the current situation but fundamental to a liberal, free and functioning open democracy which we are meant to be is the right to protest..

Be careful what you might wish upon the heads of others..

Just best not to do it in the situation atm.....we cannot be totally free atm unfortunately

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

No violence but I do think the water cannons are a great idea as it will be great entertainment to see on TV and humiliating for the silly people and also it solves the unwashed problem too lol

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

No violence but I do think the water cannons are a great idea as it will be great entertainment to see on TV and humiliating for the silly people and also it solves the unwashed problem too lol"

That said if the water cannons did not work then maybe rubber bullets ?

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

No violence but I do think the water cannons are a great idea as it will be great entertainment to see on TV and humiliating for the silly people and also it solves the unwashed problem too lol"

I was at a Sarah Everard demo last week and regretted going there was mostly the "Serial type protesters" out to cause trouble and deliberately antagonizing the police . I walked away in disgust.

To avoid violence Water cannon them please x

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"Have any spikes in covid been connected with outdoor events?

I know re the US BLM protests, no spikes linked. And in general the risk of outdoor transmission is much lower (but not nil).

Or, I don't know, but here's some related stuff I do know."

I wonder what are the risks long term of giving up some of our lower risk freedoms.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

No violence but I do think the water cannons are a great idea as it will be great entertainment to see on TV and humiliating for the silly people and also it solves the unwashed problem too lol"

Unwashed? Did I miss something

What a bizarre comment.

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By *ackandtheunicornCouple over a year ago

liverpool

Someone remind me why we are water canoning/ rubber bulleting these protestors! What have they done wrong ?

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

No violence but I do think the water cannons are a great idea as it will be great entertainment to see on TV and humiliating for the silly people and also it solves the unwashed problem too lol

Unwashed? Did I miss something

What a bizarre comment. "

Yes I think we recognise the types, the same low lives protesting against all and sundry .

Commonly called the great unwashed of our society.

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By *ackandtheunicornCouple over a year ago

liverpool

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

No violence but I do think the water cannons are a great idea as it will be great entertainment to see on TV and humiliating for the silly people and also it solves the unwashed problem too lol

Unwashed? Did I miss something

What a bizarre comment.

Yes I think we recognise the types, the same low lives protesting against all and sundry .

Commonly called the great unwashed of our society."

How dare they protest in a free democratic society! Shoot them, it will be fun to watch he said

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"Someone remind me why we are water canoning/ rubber bulleting these protestors! What have they done wrong ?"
. They are behaving in a way some people disapprove of, therefore extreme measures are justified it would seem. That's OK until your own behaviour, that previously was acceptable to the powers that be, suddenly becomes unacceptable and you find yourself on the wrong end of the water cannon.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just going to leave this here, make of it what you will:

The dictionary definition of a bigot is this:

noun. a person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief, or opinion.

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Someone remind me why we are water canoning/ rubber bulleting these protestors! What have they done wrong ?"

If the laws and rules are stuck to and the correct distancing takes place fine. But the laws are being floated and their is a mob mentality that we saw when the same idiots starting ruining our great national statues and monuments

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Just going to leave this here, make of it what you will:

The dictionary definition of a bigot is this:

noun. a person who is utterly intolerant of any differing creed, belief, or opinion."

Laws play a part too.... some people obey laws and others dont. Let them face the consequences

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By *ssex_tomMan over a year ago

Chelmsford

I would lock all of the buggers up.

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

"Good for them standing up for what they believe in.

Yes and putting water cannons on them and showing it on prime time TV will show them up for how ridiculous they are ......

It's mostly the great unwashed demonstrating because they have little else to occupy themselves in their tiny lives

No violence but I do think the water cannons are a great idea as it will be great entertainment to see on TV and humiliating for the silly people and also it solves the unwashed problem too lol

Unwashed? Did I miss something

What a bizarre comment.

Yes I think we recognise the types, the same low lives protesting against all and sundry .

Commonly called the great unwashed of our society.

How dare they protest in a free democratic society! Shoot them, it will be fun to watch he said "

Look upon it as washing them rather than shooting lol

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

Maybe inject them while they are gathered?

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Have any spikes in covid been connected with outdoor events?

I know re the US BLM protests, no spikes linked. And in general the risk of outdoor transmission is much lower (but not nil).

Or, I don't know, but here's some related stuff I do know.

I wonder what are the risks long term of giving up some of our lower risk freedoms. "

Perhaps. These risks are ongoing, but people are focused on Covid restrictions rather than the potential to criminalise protest going through Parliament at the moment, or the demonisation of the judiciary (despite independent review finding no issue with judicial review).

I think Covid restrictions are a useful distraction from issues which we should be more worried about.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Maybe inject them while they are gathered?

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"Have any spikes in covid been connected with outdoor events?

I know re the US BLM protests, no spikes linked. And in general the risk of outdoor transmission is much lower (but not nil).

Or, I don't know, but here's some related stuff I do know.

I wonder what are the risks long term of giving up some of our lower risk freedoms.

I think Covid restrictions are a useful distraction from issues which we should be more worried about."

I agree. The cynical way in which the bill was presented is a worry to me.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Someone remind me why we are water canoning/ rubber bulleting these protestors! What have they done wrong ?"

I don't know, and rubber bullets can blind people

I dislike normalising violence against non violent dissent.

I think these people are morons of the highest order, but they have a right to protest.

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By *ardiffCoupleNJCouple over a year ago

Pontypridd/Rhyfelin

"make them pay more tax to help towards there hospital stay"

Interesting suggestion. Given there's pretty much no risk to any healthy person under the age of 35, maybe you are on to something.

Perhaps contributions should be based on risk i. e. the older you are the more you should pay.

Sone of the sweeping generalisations on here do make us realise how single minded some people are.

Let's just keep lock down going for ever. After all its not us oldies who are going to pay for the mess we are in with higher government borrowing than we've ever had...period.

Bit ironic it's all happened under a Tory government. Can you imagine what the tories would have been saying about unlimited government spending had it been Labour in power and the tories in opposition.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"make them pay more tax to help towards there hospital stay

Interesting suggestion. Given there's pretty much no risk to any healthy person under the age of 35, maybe you are on to something.

Perhaps contributions should be based on risk i. e. the older you are the more you should pay.

Sone of the sweeping generalisations on here do make us realise how single minded some people are.

Let's just keep lock down going for ever. After all its not us oldies who are going to pay for the mess we are in with higher government borrowing than we've ever had...period.

I'm glad it's happened under Tories. It makes the notion that this is some conspiracy a special kind of nonsense.

Yes, the Tories love throwing money at poor people

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By *ickerMan over a year ago

Preston

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?"

I would like to know that as well.

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan over a year ago

Hastings

"Support to every one who is marching throughout the world and standing up to this tyranny .... I’m off to Manchester ....

I'm guessing for essential something don't know if protesting is essential. Hope they fine all those that have travelled to protests.

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

I would like to know that as well. "

They were no safer !

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

I would like to know that as well. "

Masking will help if they did.

People who think restrictions are unnecessary are less likely to mask. Perhaps. Plus the tangential information I noted above

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"make them pay more tax to help towards there hospital stay

Interesting suggestion. Given there's pretty much no risk to any healthy person under the age of 35, maybe you are on to something.

Perhaps contributions should be based on risk i. e. the older you are the more you should pay.

Sone of the sweeping generalisations on here do make us realise how single minded some people are.

Let's just keep lock down going for ever. After all its not us oldies who are going to pay for the mess we are in with higher government borrowing than we've ever had...period.

That's the I'm alright attitude that has caused a lot of problems. Yes I am ok but no thought about passing it on the your granny .

Maybe the paint or dye idea was better as at least we can spot them to avoid them later

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

I would like to know that as well.

They were no safer !"
I never really understood what the black lives matter protesters were actually protesting for? What did they want? and did the protests help them get it?

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

I would like to know that as well.

They were no safer ! I never really understood what the black lives matter protesters were actually protesting for? What did they want? and did the protests help them get it?"

It's a contentious topic here, but much has been written about it if you'd like to look it up.

I'd have been there, but, pandemic.

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

I would like to know that as well.

They were no safer ! I never really understood what the black lives matter protesters were actually protesting for? What did they want? and did the protests help them get it?"

It brought attention to those of us that believed in that anyway but entrenched positions of those that didn't.

So NO

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By *ickerMan over a year ago

Preston

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

I would like to know that as well.

They were no safer ! I never really understood what the black lives matter protesters were actually protesting for? What did they want? and did the protests help them get it?"

I remember most people were following the rules. Then something happened to a horrible piece of shit in America. Next thing we have got protests and old statues being dragged down. I didn't think they were safe at all.

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By *ackandtheunicornCouple over a year ago

liverpool

"Maybe the paint or dye idea was better as at least we can spot them to avoid them later "

Yikes. They do say history repeats itself.

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By *ssex_tomMan over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Someone remind me why we are water canoning/ rubber bulleting these protestors! What have they done wrong ?

I don't know, and rubber bullets can blind people

I dislike normalising violence against non violent dissent.

I think these people are morons of the highest order, but they have a right to protest."

They have a right to lawfully protest...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Someone remind me why we are water canoning/ rubber bulleting these protestors! What have they done wrong ?. They are behaving in a way some people disapprove of, therefore extreme measures are justified it would seem. That's OK until your own behaviour, that previously was acceptable to the powers that be, suddenly becomes unacceptable and you find yourself on the wrong end of the water cannon. "

this... wins the comments on this thread today

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

Exactly

Common sense at last . Save your protests when this is all over.

Meanwhile spray the unwashed ones with paint or water cannons

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

No you called them the unwashed in our society. Its because of your dislike for others who are of the community of protestors out on the streets today ... be honest and own it if that's how you feel.

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By *ackandtheunicornCouple over a year ago

liverpool

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint.

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By *ssex_tomMan over a year ago

Chelmsford

I think this government is too soft.. ban all demonstrations while we are in lockdown, whatever the cause and curfews and people should have papers to show if they are lawfully allowed out..

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint. "

Exactly.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint. "

Yup.

Hence I think they're morons - pandemic, plus I disagree vehemently with the cause (and think it's a distraction from real threats) - but I support their right and do not want violence committed against them.

(I have stayed at home during the protests I would have gone to this last year because pandemic, but that's my choice)

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint. "

Think that's a massive difference lol

If they Use common sense it would be ok but unfortunately they dont so soak em x

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By *ackandtheunicornCouple over a year ago

liverpool

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint.

Think that's a massive difference lol

If they Use common sense it would be ok but unfortunately they dont so soak em x"

There is literally no difference between the two.

Clearly you are incapable of seeing things from someone else's point of view.

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint.

Think that's a massive difference lol

If they Use common sense it would be ok but unfortunately they dont so soak em x"

Uh. No.

If they cause threat to police or property then perhaps force might have to be escalated, but cautiously as a last resort.

We shouldn't take joy in state violence being used against peaceful dissent.

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By * AND R 777Couple over a year ago

Teesside

Seems stupid to me, they will slow down the re opening, and that's what they are complaining about

lol

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By *ssex_tomMan over a year ago

Chelmsford

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint.

Think that's a massive difference lol

If they Use common sense it would be ok but unfortunately they dont so soak em x

Uh. No.

If they cause threat to police or property then perhaps force might have to be escalated, but cautiously as a last resort.

We shouldn't take joy in state violence being used against peaceful dissent."

Well as usual. The majority of peaceful demonstrates are infiltrated by rent a mob.. these are the real hooligans who spark the riots by attacking the police and retreat like rats into the sewers from where they came..

I have a tactic to use against these morons but won't share it here . But we used to have prison hulk ships.. why not utilize all off the disused cruise ships and moor the lot of them off the coast and let them demonstrate until their hearts content

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint.

Think that's a massive difference lol

If they Use common sense it would be ok but unfortunately they dont so soak em x

Uh. No.

If they cause threat to police or property then perhaps force might have to be escalated, but cautiously as a last resort.

We shouldn't take joy in state violence being used against peaceful dissent."

Very little violence, you have to deter the unwashed

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By *abs..Woman over a year ago

There is no need for it at a time like this.

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

"Seems stupid to me, they will slow down the re opening, and that's what they are complaining about

lol "

Exactly! The post of the day thank you

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint.

Think that's a massive difference lol

If they Use common sense it would be ok but unfortunately they dont so soak em x

Uh. No.

If they cause threat to police or property then perhaps force might have to be escalated, but cautiously as a last resort.

We shouldn't take joy in state violence being used against peaceful dissent.

Great idea but wash them first ?

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

this... wins the comments on this thread today

Its exactly not that though a d common sense should be used.

It's not that its unacceptable to the powers that be it's because its ridiculous to do during a pandemic

When has common sense ever been used by the government or police?

If the police can shoot you for protesting lockdowns today, they can shoot you for protesting making swinging illegal tomorrow, or whatever you need to protest against.

Historically well intentioned powers/laws are always abused by governments for the wrong purpose which is why you should always support peoples rights even if you don't agree with their viewpoint.

Think that's a massive difference lol

If they Use common sense it would be ok but unfortunately they dont so soak em x

Uh. No.

If they cause threat to police or property then perhaps force might have to be escalated, but cautiously as a last resort.

We shouldn't take joy in state violence being used against peaceful dissent.

Very little violence, you have to deter the unwashed "

That's an excellent way to destroy government by consent.

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

"Today there will be demonstrations throughout europe including britain against lockdowns. I can understand why they do it but in these times it might not be so good, what do you think of it?"

I didn't think there was protests today about the vaccine lockdown etc? I couldn't see any online?

There are I know some protests in the UK about Patels crazy idea to stop the right of anyone to peacefully protest about anything.. Which I suggest is probably more important and relevant than anything else at the moment..it seems under the cloak of Covid the Tories are doing their best to dismantle our system of democracy bit by bit.. ??

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Today there will be demonstrations throughout europe including britain against lockdowns. I can understand why they do it but in these times it might not be so good, what do you think of it?

I didn't think there was protests today about the vaccine lockdown etc? I couldn't see any online?

Yup.

I'm not protesting because plague, but I'm worried.

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By *ssex_tomMan over a year ago

Chelmsford

The Tories just want to make Britain Great again.. put the Great back into Great Britain.. !

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By *icecouple561Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

East Sussex

"Today there will be demonstrations throughout europe including britain against lockdowns. I can understand why they do it but in these times it might not be so good, what do you think of it?

I didn't think there was protests today about the vaccine lockdown etc? I couldn't see any online?

Yes. I think we all need to be concerned when even Theresa May is worried by it.

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By *ssex_tomMan over a year ago

Chelmsford

"Today there will be demonstrations throughout europe including britain against lockdowns. I can understand why they do it but in these times it might not be so good, what do you think of it?

I didn't think there was protests today about the vaccine lockdown etc? I couldn't see any online?

Yes. I think we all need to be concerned when even Theresa May is worried by it."

Teresa 'No deal is better than a bad deal' May..

So what deal do you want Teresa?

I don't know...

Aweful leader

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By *wisted999Man over a year ago

North Bucks

Just watching the livestreams. A big old turn out.

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By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

Because most of those across the country were socially distance and they all wore masks.

They actually in most placed had a peaceful protest without violence and mob mentality. "

The ones reported on the news were not socially distanced at all so that's all I can go on. How did you find out that "most" were socially distanced?

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By *manaWoman over a year ago

Basingstoke

"Just watching the livestreams. A big old turn out. "

Shocking behaviour.

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By *mbisextrousCouple over a year ago

Manchester/Glossop

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By *mbisextrousCouple over a year ago

Manchester/Glossop

Totally agree shocking

I wished I had the power to kick these people out of my ambulance and tell them what I think of them when they become ill but unfortunately because of my job I treat everyone the same if they could see what this has done or what could happen to them am sure it would change there minds

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Totally agree shocking

Thank you for what you do.

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By *ssex_tomMan over a year ago

Chelmsford

I am all for withdrawing all medical treatment for these idiots or at least charging them the cost of their treatment

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

"The Tories just want to make Britain Great again.. put the Great back into Great Britain.. ! "

They dont

And anyone who thinks that is either very very rich or sorely misguided.. Possibly both!

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

You mean you believe the media?

Why were the BLM protests safer?

Because most of those across the country were socially distance and they all wore masks.

They actually in most placed had a peaceful protest without violence and mob mentality.

The ones reported on the news were not socially distanced at all so that's all I can go on. How did you find out that "most" were socially distanced? "

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"The Tories just want to make Britain Great again.. put the Great back into Great Britain.. !

They dont

And anyone who thinks that is either very very rich or sorely misguided.. Possibly both! "

I thought "Great Britain" was merely the larger of the two British Isles.

The UK is (mostly) Great Britain again. Done.

That was easy.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

I would like to know that as well.

They were no safer ! I never really understood what the black lives matter protesters were actually protesting for? What did they want? and did the protests help them get it?

It's a contentious topic here, but much has been written about it if you'd like to look it up.

I'd have been there, but, pandemic."
well.i have been reading and I'm still none the wiser protests were about police brutality towards black people and stop and searches been carried out unpropotionaly towards black people but then went on to read that people of bame make up 14% of the population yet make up 25% of the prison population so seems how ever unfair it's no wonder the police do so many stop and searches and the knife crime figures are just scary.. either way seems like a massive can of worms and I'm still unsure what the point of protesting was.

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By *he Ring WraithMan over a year ago

Bradford

Why are people so fucking stupid ?

I despair of the human race sometimes.

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

"Totally agree shocking

I am absolutely grateful for all the NHS does.. I agree lockdown covidiots etc are a problem.. But mask wearing peaceful protestors I'm afraid deserve the right yo be able to do that.. We need these protestors to show the rest of us that our democratic rights are being shafted behind our backs.. That's important I think

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Someone remind me why we are water canoning/ rubber bulleting these protestors! What have they done wrong ?"

Gone out during lockdown, every one of them could be responsible for spreading covid and as you know it kills hundreds of thousands of people so on that logic they will be responsible for millions of deaths from covid.

Or at least that must be the way some people see it anyway

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"We should have the right to demonstrate but at present, they should only do this safely, like Black Lives Matter were generally safer.

Why were the BLM protests safer?

I would like to know that as well.

They were no safer ! I never really understood what the black lives matter protesters were actually protesting for? What did they want? and did the protests help them get it?

It's a contentious topic here, but much has been written about it if you'd like to look it up.

I'd have been there, but, pandemic. well.i have been reading and I'm still none the wiser protests were about police brutality towards black people and stop and searches been carried out unpropotionaly towards black people but then went on to read that people of bame make up 14% of the population yet make up 25% of the prison population so seems how ever unfair it's no wonder the police do so many stop and searches and the knife crime figures are just scary.. either way seems like a massive can of worms and I'm still unsure what the point of protesting was."

It is, indeed, a can of worms.

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By *nly DickCouple (MM) over a year ago

chichester

Time to get the water cannons on them

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

Let's have it right! Its about losing the right to protest peacefully.. All the other stuff is just padding.. The main worry is the government want the peoples democratic right to disagree with them made into a criminal offence..

And they can not be allowed to get away with it.. Or it will not end well I fear for anyone

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

Give them a wash

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By *naswingdressWoman over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

And they can not be allowed to get away with it.. Or it will not end well I fear for anyone

I think lockdown protests are being conflated with protest/concern over the change in law.

I think the former are idiots and the latter are fighting for an important cause (although I'm picking public health as more important at the moment, unfortunately).

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

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By *ugby 123Couple over a year ago
Forum Mod

O o O oo

"Totally agree shocking

It doesn't look like many have face coverings

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

We are too soft on them . Most would not even know what they are "protesting" about.

Kettle them and lock em up

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

"Give them a wash

Because anyone with a social conscience doesn't have access to soap and water?

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

"We are too soft on them . Most would not even know what they are "protesting" about.

Kettle them and lock em up "

Which ones?

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By *manaWoman over a year ago

Basingstoke

"Totally agree shocking

It doesn't look like many have face coverings"

And face coverings or not, WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC!! STAY HOME

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Give them a wash

Because anyone with a social conscience doesn't have access to soap and water?

Exactly or too lazy to use it ?

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

"Give them a wash

Because anyone with a social conscience doesn't have access to soap and water?

Exactly or too lazy to use it ?"

What a nonsense reply!

If your argument is going to lose..maybe try doing it gracefully?

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By *hatawasteMan over a year ago

stafford

"Totally agree shocking

It doesn't look like many have face coverings

And face coverings or not, WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC!! STAY HOME

Anti lockdown are also anti Vax and anti face coverings so it's no surprise

The anti.. Don't fuck up our democracy system probably ate a bit more sensible..

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By *nly DickCouple (MM) over a year ago

chichester

"Totally agree shocking

It doesn't look like many have face coverings

And face coverings or not, WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC!! STAY HOME

Anti lockdown are also anti Vax and anti face coverings so it's no surprise

The anti.. Don't fuck up our democracy system probably ate a bit more sensible.. "

Surely they need to be rounded up , its these types that are massively responsible for the spread over the last year. Lack of discipline, distancing and lack of masks. ( possibly soap and water too ?)

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

Exactly, as a former spotter in a past life these sorts are easily recognised, you can sniff em out a mile off seriously

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

"Totally agree shocking

It doesn't look like many have face coverings

And face coverings or not, WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC!! STAY HOME

Anti lockdown are also anti Vax and anti face coverings so it's no surprise

The anti.. Don't fuck up our democracy system probably ate a bit more sensible..

Well said. There is no justification for doing this at this stage of lockdown. It can only prolong things .

We are too soft on these ignoring the rules. Please water cannon them and give them a much needed wash

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

Scum of the earth unfortunately. We are too soft , I feel sorry for the police , we carried night sticks where I patrolled and it's much needed there atm.

Need some sense somehow knocked into them

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By *nly DickCouple (MM) over a year ago

chichester

"Totally agree shocking

It doesn't look like many have face coverings

And face coverings or not, WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC!! STAY HOME

Anti lockdown are also anti Vax and anti face coverings so it's no surprise

The anti.. Don't fuck up our democracy system probably ate a bit more sensible..

Well said. There is no justification for doing this at this stage of lockdown. It can only prolong things .

We are too soft on these ignoring the rules. Please water cannon them and give them a much needed wash

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By *nly DickCouple (MM) over a year ago

chichester

Their actions affect us all .

It just can only prolong the lockdown. We seem scared to enforce what most see as common sense .

Agree about the water cannons

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

"Scum of the earth unfortunately. We are too soft , I feel sorry for the police , we carried night sticks where I patrolled and it's much needed there atm.

Need some sense somehow knocked into them "

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

The police in sweden would certainly hold off but I do believe my fellow country citizens have more sense than to demonstrate in the middle of a pandemic

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By *arahspiceCouple over a year ago

Brighton

"Totally agree shocking

It doesn't look like many have face coverings

And face coverings or not, WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC!! STAY HOME

Sums it up

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Their actions affect us all .

It just can only prolong the lockdown. We seem scared to enforce what most see as common sense .

Agree about the water cannons "

Yes exactly. What's happening to simple common sense

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"The police in sweden would certainly hold off but I do believe my fellow country citizens have more sense than to demonstrate in the middle of a pandemic

More civilised

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By *avid ElliottCouple over a year ago

West Worthing

"Their actions affect us all .

It just can only prolong the lockdown. We seem scared to enforce what most see as common sense .

Agree about the water cannons

Yes exactly. What's happening to simple common sense "

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By *avid ElliottCouple over a year ago

West Worthing

Couldnt agree more simply Not the time to demonstrate

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Not a clue....should pepper spray the lot of them"

Tear gas , pepper spray and water cannon.

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By *avid ElliottCouple over a year ago

West Worthing

"Not a clue....should pepper spray the lot of them

Tear gas , pepper spray and water cannon."

I like the paint idea so they can be recognisable after the event rather than skulk away

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By *avid ElliottCouple over a year ago

West Worthing

"Totally agree shocking

It doesn't look like many have face coverings

And face coverings or not, WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC!! STAY HOME

Anti lockdown are also anti Vax and anti face coverings so it's no surprise

The anti.. Don't fuck up our democracy system probably ate a bit more sensible..

Well said. There is no justification for doing this at this stage of lockdown. It can only prolong things .

We are too soft on these ignoring the rules. Please water cannon them and give them a much needed wash

They should be ashamed of themselves

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By *hagTonight OP Man over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I have done a new thread that we can continue on

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Not a clue....should pepper spray the lot of them

Tear gas , pepper spray and water cannon.

I like the paint idea so they can be recognisable after the event rather than skulk away"

Ok I would settle for paint

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

"Totally agree shocking

It doesn't look like many have face coverings

And face coverings or not, WE ARE IN A PANDEMIC!! STAY HOME

Anti lockdown are also anti Vax and anti face coverings so it's no surprise

The anti.. Don't fuck up our democracy system probably ate a bit more sensible..

Well said. There is no justification for doing this at this stage of lockdown. It can only prolong things .

We are too soft on these ignoring the rules. Please water cannon them and give them a much needed wash

They should be ashamed of themselves "

But are ignorant to what they are doing

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By *urekamanfor2Man over a year ago

Shoreham

Can we title a new thread "water cannon them"

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman over a year ago

On a mooch

Let them protest but as each of them left Hyde park, should have been handed a fixed penalty fine for breaking covid restrictions.

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