Should We Now Be Very Careful What We Choose To Discuss?

[anotheoldgit]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/law-and-order/10525121/Discussing-Robertsons-jam-golliwog-label-is-racist-judge-rules.html

/// Discussing the ‘Golliwog’ image on Robertson’s jam is “inherently racist” as the term is so offensive, a judge ruled ///

/// Lord Justice Floyd, sitting in the Court of Appeal, said that saying the term in front of a black person, whatever the context, was “offensive", as he upheld a ruling that chef who discussed the image was guilty of racial harassment. ///

Even if one is not in front of a black person????????????

/// Mr McAleese's account was that he and Miss Lindsay had their backs turned to each other as they innocently discussed food and packaging. After chatting about Walker's crisps, he said the conversation turned to Robertson's jam and the fact that its label had changed. ///

Though it seems for this person it was too late to get her hands on some easy money.

/// But the Court of Appeal’s decision may give little comfort to Miss Lindsay who was told she had lodged her complaint too late (5 months after the offence) and that it would not be 'just and equitable' to allow her to continue with her compensation claim against the LSE. ///.

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Anyway folks, I'm off to bed for a Golly Good sleep, nighty night!

[anotheoldgit]

THECORBYLOON

/// ANOTHEOLDGIT, since you object to my using capitals because it is 'shouting' and you don''t like folk calling you 'old git' I think you are the ast person to criticise someone who is offended by verbal racism. ///

sp1814

/// Did you also not say that you found the word 'Brit' offensive, as a description for Briton? ///

You two do not still get it do you?

The difference with your comments is the fact that no matter how much I get offended, or what I chose to be offended by, they will not bring out rules to stop me from being so offended, unlike certain other groups.

[anotheoldgit]

pixie373

/// Aog, are you saying racism is fine- if there are no black people
around? ///

Has I have already pointed out it is dependant on the interpretation of what racism is.

And to answer your question without taking into consideration it's correct interpretation but just words, this is my answer, we live in a country of free speech and as long as there are not anyone among the company who might get upset, and that includes females, ginger haired persons, fat people etc, not just those certain minority groups who hold the unique privileged of being lawfully protected by what you say, then one is free to say what one likes.

[anotheoldgit]

whiskeryron

/// Whilst we on on the subject, I think the PC brigade are getting out of hand, I am surprised that we are allowed to still call Manchester by that name & not Personchester. ///

Not to mention Blackburn, Blackpool or The Black Country to name just three more.

[jim360]

Actually there is a massive difference between your being offended and this woman. You are being offended by what people are saying on the internet, whereas she was being abused in the workplace. If your positions had been reversed, and she came on here and you went there, then in fact rules would be in existence to provide you from protect against ageism in the workplace. On the internet, however, you have no such protections, or at least less, because a) you can walk away whenever you wish, b) it's mostly anonymous so bringing a prosecution can be harder, and c) Internet sites tend to have their own rules.

So long as the two situations are different you can't complain that you wouldn't get this sort of protection or ruling in your favour, because you would in fact be protected by age discrimination laws.

[anotheoldgit]

jake-the-peg

You stated this in a thread regarding your banned Avatar

/// Took them over 24 hours to decide to be upset Ed! ///

What are your thought on this woman taking 5 months to complain that she was offended?

[THECORBYLOON]

ANOTHEOLDGIT, why on earth should there be legislation introduced just for you?

[pixie373]

That looks like a "yes". I suppose that's legal, although, perhaps two-faced.

[pixie373]

I think, aog, you've answered your own question then. We don't have to be careful what we discuss- just who we discuss it with.

[FredPuli43]

AOG, there are laws to stop you being offended and protect you, both in the workplace, as in this instance, and in public. But racial and religious discrimination, where a whole swathe of people are being condemned simply because they have a different skin colour or religion. though the case may involve only one member of the faith or colour being abused or offended , is particularly pernicious

You have lived long enough to know that, and I am talking about post-war