There are times I really like our Jury system

So if you don’t think it should have been erected, why defend it

And if you don’t think it should have remained there, why waste your day discussing those that removed it?

I’m always intrigued by the mental gymnastics, and I’ll point out that all of you back away from offering a reason why you won’t condemn the slaver who killed thousands but are frothing at the mouth about vandalism of a statue.

It speaks volumes

 

I don't agree that this can be meaningfully discussed in an apolitical way, but for the avoidance of doubt in no way am I seeking to imply that Red CB has any racist tendencies.

 

Good man.

 

No one has called Red CB a racist. For the record my post is below.

"Sweet, and as I posted earlier. That opinion shows at best a lack of compassion and at worst is pretty racist.

Only you know where you fit on that spectrum."

 

George floyd made his money through drugs and robbery

 

Well done.

 

As Red CB repeatedly felt the need to say he isn't racist in response to several posters, I felt it important to reiterate the fact that he has stated he isn't racist. If anything, to show him that what he has said in regard to not being racist is acknowledged.

 

Again you have made an assumption and again you have got it wrong.
On this thread I have made no comment about it being vandalised, I also have t commented on those who removed it.

I’ve said this many times now on this thread, but despite that you don’t seem to understand.
I’ve have only commented on Why it was put up.
Please point out where I refused to condemn him as a Slaver?
I’ll answer it again, you can’t (getting to be a bit of a theme now isn’t it). I’ve repeatedly said he was a Slaver and in fact one of my earliest post said we all know Slavery is wrong.

Your ability to make assumptions and get it spectacularly wrong is incredible and a true remarkable gift, I would go as far as to say
It speaks volumes and I despair at the thought of the future of humanity when someone can get it wrong so much.

 

Why did your car get keyed?

 

I went to Cortowood Argos this morning & went to put a purchase in the boot, so it either happened yesterday after lunch which I suspect or this morning before 10 , I say I suspect yesterday as it was pretty early in the day today when I noticed it

 

I know. I didn't mention them. I asked Helen a question about what she was prepared to do in an hypothetical situation

 

So I’ve made an assumption that you have an opinion on the vandalising of a statue, based on the fact you’ve commented multiple times on a thread about the vandalising of a statue. Forgive me for thinking you had an opinion on that.

You did however gloss over my quoting of your defence of the statue

So we’ll call it 1:1

Your slavery is wrong statement though? Disingenuous at best.

 

I wasn't sure if that counted as being oppressed or not to be honest. I know we were invaded quite a lot but haven't got a clue what actually happened or whether it was oppression

 

I didn’t gloss over defence as you put it, I didn’t reply because I never saw the top half of the reply.
But in addition seeing as you asked (again) I have never defended its erection, I explained why it went up, that’s not the same thing.
That’s the second time I’ve answered that question so you’re goal has been disallowed.

As for commenting again, I haven’t commented on the decision or the action of the accused, if you can’t read and understand plain written text that’s not really my responsibility is it?

 

As for this, I am hoping that you mean you think I could have put it stronger?
The alternative is you are suggesting I don’t believe it is wrong?

Please confirm as I prefer not to make assumptions.

 

Not good!

I suppose oppression varies. It was more local raids under the Vikings. There was the harrowing of the North under the Normans where they salted the earth so no food would grow to stop any potential rebellions

 

That doesn't justify kneeling on his neck till he was dead. He should have been properly arrested, tried and (if found guilty) appropriately sentenced. One historic horror doesn't justify a modern one.

 

When you are mentioning "this country", you refer of course to England - although that was only satisfied by Smith vs Browne & Cooper in 1706 and the last domestic slaves were finally emancipated in 1772 after Somersett. Slavery *was* allowed in Scotland until 1799 when the Colliers (Scotland) Act ended legal servitude or slavery.

But, all parts of the British Empire were considered British soil and the last part of the Empire to ban them was Sierra Leone in 1928 - and even then domestic slavery was still widespread in rural areas into the 1970s (although they gained independence in 1961)

 

Some people key cars because their jealous of people’s successes,my sister parked a posh 4x4 in Rotherham city centre and had 4 tyres slashed

 

His 'crime' at the time, the reason the police were called, was that he was trying to spend a forged banknote. Turned out it wasn't.