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“We need to stop importing people who hate us”

186 replies

OneAmusedShark · 03/10/2025 21:13

Overheard an older couple of Caribbean couple talking about the Manchester attack on the train earlier and one of
them used this phrase.

Someone else (who was getting off at the time) shouted at them “You can’t say that! It’s hate speech!”

I didn’t get involved.

Was it hate speech?

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clipboardz · 03/10/2025 21:37

I don't think it would be classed as hate speech as that didn't specify who the people are other than they hate us.

clipboardz · 03/10/2025 21:35

I am of an age where I remember the IRA attacks in the U.K.

What's that got to do with the OP

Bananadramaa · 03/10/2025 21:31

I would just roll my eyes and like someone else advised - noise cancelling headphones on trains to avoid listening to nonsense.

saveforthat · 03/10/2025 21:28

Agrumpyknitter · 03/10/2025 21:25

So how do you know which of the brown people have been ‘imported and hate the country’ or do you not care?

Unfortunately there are extremists and people full of hatred that target the innocent. From all backgrounds.

I am of an age where I remember the IRA attacks in the U.K.

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I remember the IRA. Did anyone mention skin colour ?

Agrumpyknitter · 03/10/2025 21:25

saveforthat · 03/10/2025 21:15

No. It was the truth.

So how do you know which of the brown people have been ‘imported and hate the country’ or do you not care?

Unfortunately there are extremists and people full of hatred that target the innocent. From all backgrounds.

I am of an age where I remember the IRA attacks in the U.K.

QuickMember · 03/10/2025 21:23

It’s true what they said. So they were Caribbean? I’m guessing like me they’re fed up of how foreigners are perceived thanks to those who do in fact hate this country and are very open and proud about it.

AnneLovesGilbert · 03/10/2025 21:21

No it’s bang on the money. “Hate speech” is becoming meaningless.

ShesTheAlbatross · 03/10/2025 21:21

I don’t think it’s hate speech.

I think it’s fucking stupid though.
Firstly, we don’t import people. They aren’t goods.
Secondly, how could you possibly police that. Unless what you really mean is “we should stop letting Muslims in”. In which case, piss off.

HermioneWeasley · 03/10/2025 21:19

Sounds like a sensible view to me

Complet · 03/10/2025 21:18

Get some noise cancelling headphones, read a book, or listen to a podcast in order not to have to listen to other people’s conversations. You could even use that time to read a variety of material to form your own opinions on what is hate speech so you don’t have to ask an internet forum in order to know what to think? Just an idea.

saveforthat · 03/10/2025 21:15

No. It was the truth.