I wouldn't call it a lie. The policeman was trying to phrase it in a non-confrontational way but the implication was clear. (View Post)

Those weren’t my words. I was just quoting the tweet which is why it was in italics. (View Post)

The definition of a hate crime in law depends on the victim's perception, so in effect he was saying that. (View Post)

Sure sure. (View Post)

https://x.com/benonwine/status/1911332065431236882 British police warn an elderly, partially-deaf man that saying "speak English" is a hate crime. (View Post)