Police investigate 'fat-shaming' cards handed out on London tube

[Teddy B 17,251]

Oh. I was trying I be uplifting.

If anything I think the card guys would say I should stay away from snickers!

Just joking with ya. Welcome to the forum. The lights aren't too bright down here.......................

[Torete 121]

http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1988/27/section/1

Thanks for the link...but wow!

I guess saying someone is fat is considered "indecent" or "grossly offensive"...by their standards I suppose...just great!

I wonder if it applies to grossly under-weight individuals? They have rights also.

I hate peas..no wait, I wouldn't be able to say that according to the definition? Vegans might find that indecent and grossly offensive.

I hate my fat, ugly, ex-wife...but that's not okay now either.

[DJ6372 111]

I love Vegans especially as a side with my Steak and Fries

Edited December 2, 2015 by DJ6372

[Torete 121]

[MacUK 983]

Thanks for the link...but wow!

I guess saying someone is fat is considered "indecent" or "grossly offensive"...by their standards I suppose...just great!

I wonder if it applies to grossly under-weight individuals? They have rights also.

I hate peas..no wait, I wouldn't be able to say that according to the definition? Vegans might find that indecent and grossly offensive.

I hate my fat, ugly, ex-wife...but that's not okay now either.

Something gets reported to the Police then it has to be investigated.

Actually getting a prosecution is another matter. Even if they do find whoever did it then they'll likely just get a slapped wrist and told not to do it again.

[Torete 121]

Something gets reported to the Police then it has to be investigated.

Actually getting a prosecution is another matter. Even if they do find whoever did it then they'll likely just get a slapped wrist and told not to do it again.

I personally find it troubling. I didn't read any threats in what they wrote...offensive if it were...or not.

Every single time I've been to Las Vegas and found myself walking from one casino to another, I was bombarded with flyers from people trying to get me to go to their strip club etc. I just walked by...I didn't take their paper.

Pretty soon, one's thoughts will be censored...and prosecuted.

[SunflowerSweet 1,321]

I personally find it troubling. I didn't read any threats in what they wrote...offensive if it were...or not.

Every single time I've been to Las Vegas and found myself walking from one casino to another, I was bombarded with flyers from people trying to get me to go to their strip club etc. I just walked by...I didn't take their paper.

Pretty soon, one's thoughts will be censored...and prosecuted.

Not really sure how you can compare handing out strip club flyers to handing out cards that are created with the sole purpose or insulting/harassing someone, but okay.

I am equally unsure how you go from the act of having someone who is making people feel uncomfortable and attacked investigated, to the act of censoring people's thoughts.

I'm not saying this is necessarily something the police should be spending a lot of time on, just that the inequities in your logic are a little more ridiculous than the fact that the police are concerned about an issue that is clearly hurting some people.

Also, this story isn't from America, you know that right? So i don't really see why you are so paranoid.

Edited December 3, 2015 by MorganandMichael

[MacUK 983]

I personally find it troubling. I didn't read any threats in what they wrote...offensive if it were...or not.

Every single time I've been to Las Vegas and found myself walking from one casino to another, I was bombarded with flyers from people trying to get me to go to their strip club etc. I just walked by...I didn't take their paper.

Pretty soon, one's thoughts will be censored...and prosecuted.

Those flyers aren't specifically given to you in order to offend though.

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Those flyers aren't specifically given to you in

Never mind. Lol

Edited December 3, 2015 by Janelle2002

[The Nature Boy 7,659]

Someone was offended. Heads must roll

[Operator 1,925]

Where was your outrage when Randy was hating on the little man????? What's up???

https://youtu.be/uFmv22ghzQw

[Torete 121]

Not really sure how you can compare handing out strip club flyers to handing out cards that are created with the sole purpose or insulting/harassing someone, but okay.

I am equally unsure how you go from the act of having someone who is making people feel uncomfortable and attacked investigated, to the act of censoring people's thoughts.

I'm not saying this is necessarily something the police should be spending a lot of time on, just that the inequities in your logic are a little more ridiculous than the fact that the police are concerned about an issue that is clearly hurting some people.

Also, this story isn't from America, you know that right? So i don't really see why you are so paranoid.

Just because the cards are being handed out doesn't mean one has to accept it now does it? You can follow that logic right? It's a pretty simple act walking by the person trying to hand them out and just go about your day.

Boo hoo...my widdle feelings are hurt. I'm a skinny minny so you best not hand out cards saying I am.

Yeah, the police are concerned about issues that are hurting some peoples feelings.

Yup, I can read...fat-shaming cards handed out on London tube. Nope, not paranoid. I guess the bobbies don't have anything better to do but to investigate someone's hurt feelings. Hail London.

Something gets reported to the Police then it has to be investigated.

Actually getting a prosecution is another matter. Even if they do find whoever did it then they'll likely just get a slapped wrist and told not to do it again.

Yeah, I hear you. Investigate on then...I suppose.

Those flyers aren't specifically given to you in order to offend though.

Seems a little bit presumptuous as to their intentions, but I disagree, and maybe they were meant to offend.

[Torete 121]

Someone was offended. Heads must roll

Yes indeedy! Is ISIS in the house?

[Torete 121]

Paranoia shamer!

[DavenMaura 62]

A waste of police time if you ask me.

If you want to hand me a card like that, I'll hand you your teeth.