Warp wrote:
> http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/lvb/l33178.htm
> 
> "Certain forms of conduct outlined below committed for a racist or
> xenophobic purpose will be punishable as criminal offences:
> ...
> - public dissemination or distribution of tracts, pictures or other
> material containing expressions of racism and xenophobia"
> 
>   Note that it doesn't say "material which incites racism and xenophobia",
> it says "material containing expressions of racism and xenophobia".
>   Expressing your opinion is a thought crime. Welcome Big Brother.
> 
>   Some of the punishments are even scarier:
> 
> "- alternative sanctions such as community service or participation in
> training courses"
> 
>   Yes, I am being a paranoid. This is all normal and good. Just ignore
> everything.

"Racism and xenophobia will mean belief in race colour, descent, 
religion or belief, national or ethnic origin as a factor determining 
aversion to individuals.

Certain forms of conduct outlined below committed for a racist or 
xenophobic purpose will be punishable as criminal offences:

     * public incitement to violence or hatred;
     * public insults or threats;
     * public condoning of genocide or crimes against humanity as 
defined in the Statute of the International Criminal Court;
     * public dissemination or distribution of tracts, pictures or other 
material containing expressions of racism and xenophobia;
     * directing of a racist or xenophobic group (by "group" is meant a 
structured organisation consisting of at least two persons established 
for a specific period).

Instigating, aiding, abetting or attempting to commit the above offences 
will also be punishable."

This is to say, they're specifically interested in stopping the next 
Nazi regime, not playing Big Brother to your personal dislike of 
Mohammed McMuslim (unless you're trying to convince people that all 
Muslims are bad as a side-effect of your personal dislike, and let's go 
get 'em ye olde angry mob).  Could they have phrased their framework a 
little better?  Sure.  Will corrupt politicians abuse the letter of the 
law while ignoring the spirit of the law?  They're politicians, ain't 
they?  Thing is, it doesn't matter *what* the law says; it'll be warped 
in some manner by corrupt officials.  C'est la vie.

-- 
Tim Cook
http://empyrean.digitalartsuk.com

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