A UK teen made fun of a politician. Then cops showed up at his door.

Source: Rikki Schlott on New York Post

It’s easy to take free speech for granted when it’s all you’ve known as an American — but look no further than the United Kingdom for a reminder of why our First Amendment is so important

But snide comments he made about a local Conservative councillor landed him in the middle of a police investigation for harassment, malicious communications and even a hate crime.

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A UK teen made fun of a politician. Then cops showed up at his door.

But snide comments he made about a local Conservative councillor landed him in the middle of a police investigation for harassment, malicious communications and even a hate crime.

Tags:

freespeechnews

Previous PostNew York Democrats have declared war on the Amish

Next PostIthaca’s Common Council will vote tomorrow on a ban of Cornell students' right to assemble

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