Ungland...
Posted on 05/01/2010 6:26:38 PM PDT by MamaDearest
They said the Union Jack-coloured lettering on a white background could be considered 'racist'.
‘The police told me that due to the fact that the words were written in red and blue and the background was white, my sign had racist connotations.
‘What a load or rubbish - it certainly wasn't my intention to come across as racist. I'm not racist.’
A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police said : ‘Officers responded to a call from a complainant who had seen the sign and interpreted it as being racist.
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Ungland...
I checked the Search function before I posted the thread. The word “Pensioner” with this headline was not there. Requesting all who post threads on FR to please use the SearchWords portion of the thread form prior to posting. I did request my thread be pulled.
Scroll down 20 thread from yours....
what if I used black lettering on a white background?
White letters on black background?
The UK gets more like Monty Python every day...
I PMd for my thread to be pulled. What on God’s earth do you want from me?
PS You still might try using the Search words when you post. Just a suggestion.
UK Tea Parties - same Liberal press
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