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12 Hilarious Kids Who Have No Filter And We’re Glad For It
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12 Hilarious Kids Who Have No Filter And We’re Glad For It

Kids will say almost anything because they have no filter. They don’t think; they pop out with the most outrageous things. It’s not always that they don’t have filters but that their filters haven’t been streamlined yet. As adults‚ we have years of learning and understanding what is appropriate and what is not. Kids don’t have that benefit‚ and it can lead to hilarity. 1. Filling Up The Tank Ice does make the world go ’round after all! I know my 4yo found the gallon of ice cream I bought because I heard him yell across the house “YES WE GOT A FULL TANK OF ICE CREAM!!”— Dad Named Matt (@mahnamematt) January 3‚ 2023 2. Who Needs A Filter When You Can Have Wine? At least the boy seems rooted in reality… I asked my twins the best thing about turning 6 and my boy twin said “my hands growing bigger” and my girl twin said “I can drink wine now”— MumInBits (@MumInBits) November 18‚ 2022 3. What Am I Made Of? The age-old question. And the best possible response. Yep‚ I’m not touching that one with a ten-foot pole. 6: am i made of yolk?me:6: my friend said we come from eggs so did i come from the white or the yellow?me: ahh…go ask your father— That Mom Tho (@mom_tho) September 18‚ 2022 4. They Grow Up So Quickly! My text responses from my kid were never complete sentences and usually not much more than “kk.” I sent my daughter a text and she responded with “I will look into this. Thank you.” So I guess we’re business associates now.— Wendy (@_wendyb07) November 24‚ 2022 5. Whatever Works‚ Kid Who needs a real name? On the 1st day of school‚ my 6-year-old told me about his art teacher‚ Mr. McClay. This week‚ I found out his name is actually Mr. Mitchell. Turns out my kid has been calling him McClay because he thinks that's a better name for an art teacher.— A Bearer Of Dad News (@HomeWithPeanut) August 31‚ 2022 6. Kids Are Confusing Most Days Profound and absurd. My synovial fluid levels are low‚ but I did remember my pants and both socks. My 8 year old: Mommy‚ do you know what synovial fluid is? That’s what keeps the joints gliding. If we didn’t have synovial fluid it would hurt to move! Isn’t that amazing?Also my 8 year old: I am only wearing underwear and one sock and I do not know why— Arianna Bradford (@thearibradford) January 3‚ 2023 7. Ummm … Maybe We Should Worry About This One’s Future? In first grade‚ this kid is already planning a future in crime. I wonder how well that defense will hold up. son: let me know if you need any money‚ because I can rob a bankme: what if you get caught?son: I'll say‚ "oh‚ sorry‚ is that bad? I'm in first grade and they didn't teach us that yet"me:son: trust me‚ it works— Henpecked Hal (@HenpeckedHal) January 31‚ 2023 8. Ouch‚ This One Hurt Kids can be unintentionally cruel. I was cooking dinner and 6 came in‚ told me she was writing a song called “what’s that burning smell coming from the kitchen” then walked out again banging her tambourine— MumInBits (@MumInBits) January 26‚ 2023 9. This Is A Kid After My Own Heart I can totally relate to this child. Donuts are an integral part of existence! 6yo: I love you Me: I love you too!6yo: I wasn’t talking to you I was talking to my donut— Professional Worrier (@pro_worrier_) October 9‚ 2022 10. Well‚ You Can’t Say He Is Indecisive He wants what he wants. Asked my son if he could go anywhere in the world‚ where would he go? He said‚ McDonald’s. I said no‚ like a country. He said‚ OHHHH okay…McDonald’s in Japan.— DonutHawk (@StruggleDisplay) August 31‚ 2022 11. More Ouchies. Growing Old Hurts A Lot! When “That 70s Show” chronicles your teen years … Daughter: Look‚ I’m dressed like someone from your timeMe: What time do you think I’m from??Daughter: You know‚ the 19s— McDad (@mcdadstuff) January 11‚ 2023 12. Hey‚ I’ll Take It! Any compliment is a good compliment‚ right? This morning my daughter lovingly touched my face and in the sweetest voice said “you don’t look that old mom”— Katie D (@KatieDeal99) January 18‚ 2023 Think about the kids with no filter rampaging through life as you go about your day. Be envious. We can’t get away with it as adults‚ but we can dream! I will leave you with one of my daughter’s unfiltered moments from second grade. My daughter was always the smallest kid in her class. As a single parent‚ I had opted to tell her who her father was when I felt she was ready. He was in our lives but preferred the role of “uncle.” At seven‚ when the other kids talked about their dads at school‚ she felt left out and became curious. I finally told her. She set her little hands on her hips‚ got an indignant expression‚ and exclaimed‚ “Ughh‚ he’s the shortest man I know!” We knew we weren’t getting a basketball player‚ but that news upset her! Enjoy your day. Don’t bite your tongue too hard. And above all else‚ smile. It releases feel-good endorphins and makes everyone else wonder what you’re thinking! You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post 12 Hilarious Kids Who Have No Filter And We’re Glad For It appeared first on InspireMore.
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The Soros Empire Is Quietly Targeting A Key Voting Bloc
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The Soros Empire Is Quietly Targeting A Key Voting Bloc

'It is no surprise donors like George Soros would be nervous'
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REPORT: US Warship‚ Multiple Commercial Ships Under Attack In Red Sea
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REPORT: US Warship‚ Multiple Commercial Ships Under Attack In Red Sea

'We’re aware of reports regarding attacks on the USS Carney and commercial vessels in the Red Sea and will provide information as it becomes available‚' the Pentagon reportedly said
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TALL RED-EYED‚ BAT-WINGED HUMANOID Encountered at Gila River Nation‚ Arizona (SKETCH)
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TALL RED-EYED‚ BAT-WINGED HUMANOID Encountered at Gila River Nation‚ Arizona (SKETCH)

I'm reposting this account to find more information about possible subsequent sightings or encounters. If you have any pertinent details‚ please forward them to me. Thanks."I’ve had a sighting of a very large bat creature. I was traveling not far from my home on the reservation where I noticed something flickering in the sky. Then this thing appeared about 200 ft in front of my car‚ standing about 12 ft. tall with a wingspan of the entire width of the road. It was grayish brown in color and it had red glowing eyes‚ as bright as a brake light on a car. It looked at us snarling with long knife-like teeth. It took one step‚ didn’t flap its wings‚ and took off into the air. I was glad I had my friend with me because that assured me it was real. I drew a picture of the creature. I can send it if you like. I live in Arizona (Gila River Indian Community) and this happened about 4:00 in the morning in December 2017." JBNOTE: I contacted JB to gather a few more details. The Gila River Indian Community is located south of Phoenix‚ Arizona. The drawing is depicted above. LonJohn Dee and the Empire of Angels: Enochian Magick and the Occult Roots of the Modern WorldStories from the Messengers: Owls‚ UFOs and a Deeper RealityTime Slips: Real Stories of Time TravelInspected By Extraterrestrials: Gray Barker's Extreme Book of UFO AbductionVisitors From the Void: William Cooper's Extreme Book of Flying Saucer SkullduggeryTop Secret Alien Abduction Files: What the Government Doesn't Want You to KnowMILABS: Military Mind Control and Alien AbductionThe Secret History of the Reptilians: The Pervasive Presence of the Serpent in Human History‚ Religion and Alien MythosALIEN DISCLOSURE: EXPERIENCERS EXPOSE REALITY - AudiobookRegister a SNAP EBT CardTHE MEME HUMANOIDS: MODERN MYTHS OR REAL MONSTERS - AudiobookTry Audible PlusPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS READING LISTFeel Free to Post PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS DIRECT LINKS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA &; WEBSITE. Thanks For Your Support!Have you had a sighting or encounter?Contact me by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonAccess Phantoms &; Monsters Posts on Twitter 'X'-----YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! THANKS-----ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK VERSIONORDER THE AUDIOBOOK VERSIONProject Threshold: Team Riker: Division A-----TODAY'S TOP LINKSThe ‘Mandela Effect:’ A Psychologist Explains Collective False MemoriesHuge black hole is spinning so fast that it's distorting space-timeALIEN HEALERS: SINGULAR‚ OTHERWORLDLY MEDICINE - LIVE Chat - Q &; A - JOIN US! Lon Strickler (Host)LISTEN TO NARRATIONS OF PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS REPORTS &; CASES - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE‚ LIKE &; SHARE'Supernatural Entity' Captured in Photograph at Fairy Fort in IrelandTerrifying 'ghost of old woman' watches boy‚ 5‚ learning to ride his bike from mansionPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS READING LISTCONSIDER ADVERTISING ON PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS RADIOLET'S DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONSClick the link for our Media KitCHICAGO MOTHMAN / O'HARE BATMAN YouTube PlaylistPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS RADIO Podcasts on Spotify**********Your financial support of Phantoms &; Monsters and our other pursuits is much appreciated. Please click the banner above. Thanks.Have you had a sighting or encounter?Contact us by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonAlso available with audiobooknarration by Terry Springs‚CBS-TV Las Vegas affiliate.The Dark Arts of MISTER SAM SHEARON - Original Prints &; MerchandiseThis blog and newsletter are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Work 3.0 United States License.Registered trademark PHANTOMS AND MONSTERS ® / PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS ® - USPTO #90902480 - Lon D. Strickler© 2005-2023 Phantoms &; Monsters - All Rights Reserved
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RED-EYED 'DEMON DOG' Encountered in Old House in Eastern Iowa
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RED-EYED 'DEMON DOG' Encountered in Old House in Eastern Iowa

An eyewitness recounts his encounter with a red-eyed cryptid canine in Eastern Iowa. He and a few friends were exploring an old house when they came across the beast.I received the following account:"My friends and I saw some sort of dog-like demon thing in Eastern Iowa.We were exploring this old house out in the country after dark‚ just looking around with maybe some mild vandalism. Well‚ we had checked out the upstairs and most of the downstairs when I saw a door that we hadn't been through yet.I grabbed the door handle and suddenly had a feeling of dread come over me. I slowly pushed the door open and noticed that the room was slightly lit up with a dim red light that had no discernible source.I got the door probably halfway open‚ then heard an incredibly deep growl and saw the upper end of a dog thing‚ probably around the size of a German Shepard. Its teeth protruded past its upper and lower lips a rather significant amount‚ and its stance was super hostile.The thing that really scared me though was its eyes‚ they were glowing red.I noticed that there was blood and viscera all over everything‚ chunks of flesh and organs all over the floor‚ and streaks of blood on the walls. The smell was overpowering.I slammed the door and hightailed it out of there.Here's the part where I'm an idiot. I went back about noon the next day. I had a huge knife with me when I went back to the door‚ and slowly grabbed the handle‚ but felt none of the dread from the night before. I pushed it open and I kid you not‚ this perfectly square‚ windowless room‚ was literally coated in blood and fur.I could see what looked like 3 separate mutilated dog corpses. They weren't cut apart‚ they were shredded. I nearly threw up‚ shut the door‚ and left again. I'll never go back there again‚ especially after dark." ERJohn Dee and the Empire of Angels: Enochian Magick and the Occult Roots of the Modern WorldStories from the Messengers: Owls‚ UFOs and a Deeper RealityTime Slips: Real Stories of Time TravelInspected By Extraterrestrials: Gray Barker's Extreme Book of UFO AbductionVisitors From the Void: William Cooper's Extreme Book of Flying Saucer SkullduggeryTop Secret Alien Abduction Files: What the Government Doesn't Want You to KnowMILABS: Military Mind Control and Alien AbductionThe Secret History of the Reptilians: The Pervasive Presence of the Serpent in Human History‚ Religion and Alien MythosALIEN DISCLOSURE: EXPERIENCERS EXPOSE REALITY - AudiobookRegister a SNAP EBT CardTHE MEME HUMANOIDS: MODERN MYTHS OR REAL MONSTERS - AudiobookTry Audible PlusPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS READING LISTFeel Free to Post PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS DIRECT LINKS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA &; WEBSITE. Thanks For Your Support!Have you had a sighting or encounter?Contact me by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonAccess Phantoms &; Monsters Posts on Twitter 'X'-----YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! THANKS-----ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK VERSIONORDER THE AUDIOBOOK VERSIONProject Threshold: Team Riker: Division A-----TODAY'S TOP LINKSThe ‘Mandela Effect:’ A Psychologist Explains Collective False MemoriesHuge black hole is spinning so fast that it's distorting space-timeALIEN HEALERS: SINGULAR‚ OTHERWORLDLY MEDICINE - LIVE Chat - Q &; A - JOIN US! Lon Strickler (Host)LISTEN TO NARRATIONS OF PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS REPORTS &; CASES - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE‚ LIKE &; SHARE'Supernatural Entity' Captured in Photograph at Fairy Fort in IrelandTerrifying 'ghost of old woman' watches boy‚ 5‚ learning to ride his bike from mansionPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS READING LISTCONSIDER ADVERTISING ON PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS RADIOLET'S DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONSClick the link for our Media KitCHICAGO MOTHMAN / O'HARE BATMAN YouTube PlaylistPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS RADIO Podcasts on Spotify**********Your financial support of Phantoms &; Monsters and our other pursuits is much appreciated. Please click the banner above. Thanks.Have you had a sighting or encounter?Contact us by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonAlso available with audiobooknarration by Terry Springs‚CBS-TV Las Vegas affiliate.The Dark Arts of MISTER SAM SHEARON - Original Prints &; MerchandiseThis blog and newsletter are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Work 3.0 United States License.Registered trademark PHANTOMS AND MONSTERS ® / PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS ® - USPTO #90902480 - Lon D. Strickler© 2005-2023 Phantoms &; Monsters - All Rights Reserved
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BLACK-EYED COUPLE Dressed in 50s Attire‚ Driving a Red 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible
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BLACK-EYED COUPLE Dressed in 50s Attire‚ Driving a Red 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible

A black-eyed couple wearing 50s-style clothing‚ driving a 1957 Chevy Bel Air convertible in December‚ is encountered at Sheepshead Bay‚ New York. Very bizarre account.The following account was forwarded to me:“My story begins on the Long Island Expressway back in December of 2001. I drove a black sedan for a car service from Delaware to JFK Airport in New York. I made the trip dozens of times and knew my way around the side streets on my route. One night around 12 AM I was on my way to JFK when a car exited the two-lane expressway at a standstill. I talked to my passenger‚ let's call him Steve‚ and decided to take the side streets. We jumped off at Sheepshead Bay and started on our way. We began talking about how creepy the name Sheepshead Bay is when‚ from out of nowhere‚ a 1957 Chevy Bel Air appeared. Steve jumped up and threw his arm over the side passenger seat and said‚ "Dude‚ check out that car!" We both looked out the driver's side window as we came to a stop at the red light where we were about to turn right.As the car came to a stop‚ we continued to stare at the car. It was beautiful. Chrome trim. Red paint. Convertible. It was December. It had to be low 30s. There was a couple in the car both with 50s clothing on. It was a short guy with a brown derby hat and a brown coat. The woman had a scarf draped over her head like a hood. Big round-framed glasses and a leather coat. My passenger yells out‚ Nice ride! Both of them turned slowly in unison and looked at us. Black eyes! Huge black eyes. We both froze. As the light turned green‚ while still looking at us‚ they began to make a left turn. We sat there stunned as the car drove north towards Manhattan.While still a bit stunned‚ we make the right turn. Not a word was said between me and Steve. He slumps back in his seat and says‚ What the hell was that? I had no answer. We continued down the road where I saw that the expressway was open so we jumped on the ramp and we were back on course. As we entered the expressway I could see the blue lights of emergency vehicles in the distance behind us. We were on the expressway alone. No other traffic ahead or behind us. It looked like smooth sailing from here on out.Steve‚ at that point‚ was still shaken and he climbed back to the front and hopped into the passenger seat. We started talking about what just happened when I could see the headlights approaching in the rearview mirror. The first thing I thought was‚ I must have been speeding. I moved to the right lane and basically waited for the blue lights of a patrol car to come on so I could find a place to pull off since there was no shoulder to pull onto. All of a sudden the headlights moved to the right. I can't believe it I yelled‚ The car! It just jumped over the curb onto the sidewalk and began to pass us on the right. Guess who? The black-eyed couple was back. They passed us at over a hundred miles per hour. We looked over and with telephone poles flashing between us‚ the driver looked at us - his eyes were glossy black‚ and again‚ without taking his eyes off of us‚ he floated back onto the expressway and rockets out of sight. I say float because the car never actually jolted as they jumped the curb and passed us. It just kind of slid onto the sidewalk.We continued down the expressway until we reached the airport. We didn't say a lot to each other as he got out of the car and grabbed his bag. Before he walked away he said Sheepshead Bay is a really creepy name for a neighborhood.” KJohn Dee and the Empire of Angels: Enochian Magick and the Occult Roots of the Modern WorldStories from the Messengers: Owls‚ UFOs and a Deeper RealityTime Slips: Real Stories of Time TravelInspected By Extraterrestrials: Gray Barker's Extreme Book of UFO AbductionVisitors From the Void: William Cooper's Extreme Book of Flying Saucer SkullduggeryTop Secret Alien Abduction Files: What the Government Doesn't Want You to KnowMILABS: Military Mind Control and Alien AbductionThe Secret History of the Reptilians: The Pervasive Presence of the Serpent in Human History‚ Religion and Alien MythosALIEN DISCLOSURE: EXPERIENCERS EXPOSE REALITY - AudiobookRegister a SNAP EBT CardTHE MEME HUMANOIDS: MODERN MYTHS OR REAL MONSTERS - AudiobookTry Audible PlusPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS READING LISTFeel Free to Post PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS DIRECT LINKS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA &; WEBSITE. Thanks For Your Support!Have you had a sighting or encounter?Contact me by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonAccess Phantoms &; Monsters Posts on Twitter 'X'-----YOUR SUPPORT IS APPRECIATED! THANKS-----ORDER THE AUDIOBOOK VERSIONORDER THE AUDIOBOOK VERSIONProject Threshold: Team Riker: Division A-----TODAY'S TOP LINKSThe ‘Mandela Effect:’ A Psychologist Explains Collective False MemoriesHuge black hole is spinning so fast that it's distorting space-timeALIEN HEALERS: SINGULAR‚ OTHERWORLDLY MEDICINE - LIVE Chat - Q &; A - JOIN US! Lon Strickler (Host)LISTEN TO NARRATIONS OF PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS REPORTS &; CASES - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE‚ LIKE &; SHARE'Supernatural Entity' Captured in Photograph at Fairy Fort in IrelandTerrifying 'ghost of old woman' watches boy‚ 5‚ learning to ride his bike from mansionPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS READING LISTCONSIDER ADVERTISING ON PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS RADIOLET'S DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONSClick the link for our Media KitCHICAGO MOTHMAN / O'HARE BATMAN YouTube PlaylistPHANTOMS &; MONSTERS RADIO Podcasts on Spotify**********Your financial support of Phantoms &; Monsters and our other pursuits is much appreciated. Please click the banner above. Thanks.Have you had a sighting or encounter?Contact us by email or call the hotline at 410-241-5974Thanks. LonAlso available with audiobooknarration by Terry Springs‚CBS-TV Las Vegas affiliate.The Dark Arts of MISTER SAM SHEARON - Original Prints &; MerchandiseThis blog and newsletter are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Work 3.0 United States License.Registered trademark PHANTOMS AND MONSTERS ® / PHANTOMS &; MONSTERS ® - USPTO #90902480 - Lon D. Strickler© 2005-2023 Phantoms &; Monsters - All Rights Reserved
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Complete List Of AC/DC Band Members
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Complete List Of AC/DC Band Members

AC/DC‚ formed in Sydney‚ Australia‚ in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young‚ is one of the most influential rock bands in music history. The band has released a total of 17 studio albums‚ several of which have achieved significant commercial success globally. Known for their hard rock and heavy metal music‚ AC/DC has undergone numerous lineup changes over the years. Despite these changes‚ they have maintained a consistent presence in the music industry‚ with their albums frequently charting and achieving multi-platinum status. The band’s legacy includes numerous awards and accolades‚ reflecting their impact on rock music. Angus Young Angus The post Complete List Of AC/DC Band Members appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.
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Survey Reveals Americans’ 2024 Strategies For Wellness Goals in the New Year 
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Survey Reveals Americans’ 2024 Strategies For Wellness Goals in the New Year 

Want to make your annual resolutions stick? Two in five Americans believe the best strategy is to “start small‚” according to a new poll. The results showed they prefer to make long-term goals rather than short-term ones‚ with 42% choosing to kick off their goals gradually‚ rather than jumping in headfirst (18%). Those who prefer […] The post Survey Reveals Americans’ 2024 Strategies For Wellness Goals in the New Year  appeared first on Good News Network.
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The Mystery of Red Wine Headaches is Solved as Scientists Discover Why Some People React
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The Mystery of Red Wine Headaches is Solved as Scientists Discover Why Some People React

The reason why drinking red wine can leave some people with a banging head has been discovered by scientists. Researchers have found that a natural flavonol compound in red wines can interfere with the metabolism of alcohol which leads to a headache. The University of California team in Davis say it’s all about quercetin‚ which […] The post The Mystery of Red Wine Headaches is Solved as Scientists Discover Why Some People React appeared first on Good News Network.
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Former UK Police Officer Convicted for “Implication” in “Offensive” Social Media Message Raises Major Free Speech Concerns
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Former UK Police Officer Convicted for “Implication” in “Offensive” Social Media Message Raises Major Free Speech Concerns

If you're tired of censorship and dystopian threats against civil liberties‚ subscribe to Reclaim The Net. In a judgment that raises serious concerns about free speech‚ a UK court ruling has extended the boundaries of hate speech laws‚ potentially criminalizing implied meanings in private communications. This case‚ involving former London Police officer Michael Chadwell‚ illustrates the problematic nature of Britain’s stringent hate speech regulations. Chadwell‚ who retired in 2015‚ was convicted for sharing a meme in a private WhatsApp group. The image featured multi-colored parrots and children of diverse ethnic backgrounds‚ accompanied by a caption questioning why diversity is celebrated in species but not in humanity. A Facebook comment below it read: “Because I’ve never had a bike stolen out of my front yard by a parrot.” Despite the absence of any direct racial slurs or specific ethnic references‚ Chadwell faces a potential six-month prison sentence under the Communications Act 2003 for what the court deemed a “grossly offensive” implication. District Judge Tan Ikram ruled that the post suggested “black people steal‚” dismissing Chadwell’s defense that the meme was a harmless joke akin to Monty Python‚ a British surreal comedy group known for their groundbreaking sketch comedy show “Monty Python’s Flying Circus‚” which aired in the 1960s and 1970s and movies. The conviction was based on the implication‚ not the meme’s explicit content. This ruling by Judge Ikram introduces a troubling standard in legal interpretation. By inferring a grossly offensive meaning from a meme and considering this sufficient for a conviction‚ the court has ventured into the realm of punishing perceived implications‚ a move that blurs the lines between actual speech and inferred meanings. This latest development‚ where judges adjudicate on the supposed implications of a message‚ escalates the risk of arbitrary judicial decisions. The problem is compounded in the realm of digital communication‚ where context and tone are crucial and often misunderstood. The concern is that now‚ even private messages can be criminalized based on a judge’s own interpretation and mind-reading‚ rather than the facts at hand or actual acts carried out. This precedent sets a dangerous tone for freedom of expression‚ especially online where satire and irony are common‚ and messages are often private. The conviction of Michael Chadwell underlines a broader issue in the UK: the country’s relatively weak protections for free speech‚ especially when compared to other democracies. While the UK prides itself on a long history of valuing free expression‚ modern legislative and judicial practices often tell a different story. In the UK‚ several laws restrict speech more than one might expect in a liberal democracy. The Communications Act 2003‚ under which Chadwell was convicted‚ is a prime example. It criminalizes sending a message that is “grossly offensive” over public electronic communications networks‚ a broad and subjective standard. Similarly‚ the Public Order Act 1986 prohibits “threatening‚ abusive or insulting words” that might cause “harassment‚ alarm‚ or distress.” These laws give authorities wide discretion to determine what constitutes offensive speech‚ often leading to a chilling effect on free expression. The UK’s hate speech laws are another area where free speech is notably constrained. While intended to protect against discrimination and harassment‚ these laws can sometimes be applied in ways that significantly limit speech. Unlike the US‚ where so-called “hate speech” is protected under the First Amendment‚ the UK’s approach often prioritizes protecting individuals from the murky notion of “offense” over preserving the right to speak freely. The post Former UK Police Officer Convicted for “Implication” in “Offensive” Social Media Message Raises Major Free Speech Concerns appeared first on Reclaim The Net.
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