'Ahhh but there is a difference. This isn't some bloke standing on a street corner. This is a guy who is using his position of public authority to push this stupid idea.'
I'm afraid not, our tradition of free speech covers all idiots, even those in positions of public authority pushing liberal agendas to further their own career. . . . ;-)
"I'm afraid not, our tradition of free speech covers all idiots, even those in positions of public authority pushing liberal agendas to further their own career. . . . ;-)"
I think I understand your dangerous and should be banned point.
I'm not sure that you understand mine. There is a difference between just any pointy head goofball exercising his free speech and someone who is a position where abuse of their power would infringe on peoples lives.