Terrorism Act 2006

[emmamme]

Is it just me or is there a problem with the latest attempt to foil terrorism...

The Terrorism Act 2006 states that it is prohibited for any persons to glorify any terrorist act past or present.

So here comes the talking point, how many children do you think will be arrested this year for waving sparklers on November 5th this year, thanks to this new act? xd

 

[Mr. Bono Vox]

the 5th is a day of celebration for the FAILURE of the dastardly plot. And in any case it wasn't a failed terror attack, it was an attempt on the Kings life, regicide.  

[Invictus_88]

But still, I'm sure some people would like to be allowed to celebrate the French Resistance, the American Revolution and the Polish partisans?  

[and_solo_said]

Does that also mean that we can't watch Braveheart?  

[Mr. Bono Vox]

Invictus_88

But still, I'm sure some people would like to be allowed to celebrate the French Resistance, the American Revolution and the Polish partisans?

I just don't like it when people refer to November 5th as if it is some sort of day of celebration for what the plotters attempted.  

[theonetruedel]

Mr. Bono Vox

the 5th is a day of celebration for the FAILURE of the dastardly plot. And in any case it wasn't a failed terror attack, it was an attempt on the Kings life, regicide.

So an attempt to destroy a government is not a terrorist act? Perhaps not in the actual definition of the term Terrorist act but in todays modern parlance and especially with todays fear of all things explody, it is. And whilst you may know the actual purpose of the 5th of november celebrations, most do not. Could be interesting.  

[and_solo_said]

theonetruedel

Mr. Bono Vox

the 5th is a day of celebration for the FAILURE of the dastardly plot. And in any case it wasn't a failed terror attack, it was an attempt on the Kings life, regicide.

So an attempt to destroy a government is not a terrorist act? Perhaps not in the actual definition of the term Terrorist act but in todays modern parlance and especially with todays fear of all things explody, it is. And whilst you may know the actual purpose of the 5th of november celebrations, most do not. Could be interesting.

He didn't say it wasn't.

I seriously doubt that 'most' people believe that we are celebrating the plot.  

[Emmanuela]

I'm just glad they haven't hired the Thought Police yet, I mean, I would so be in jail right nowXD  

[Tsamikayu]

and_solo_said

Does that also mean that we can't watch Braveheart?

Since when was William Wallace a terrorist?  

[and_solo_said]

Tsamikayu

and_solo_said

Does that also mean that we can't watch Braveheart?

Since when was William Wallace a terrorist?

Since September 11...I forget the year.

Anyway, in that he used terror. As did almost every celebrated hero in the entirity of history.  

[You Look Dead My Dear]

Its funny how everyone has forgotten about the IRA.

 

[Invictus_88]

They have?