You can't call anybody an old git any more,you can call them a git as long as the old bit does'nt come in to it,What happened to freedom of speech are we becoming a behind the iron country ,told what to think and say?
2006-12-15 05:12:28 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
this is england its all gone stupid its not even baa baa black sheep anymore the kids have to sing baa baa grey sheep, a gollywog cant even be called that anymore the world is turning far to political we have no freedom of speech any more and its not a free country anymore either i so wish i lived 60 years ago
2006-12-15 05:17:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
We are STILLl behind the iron curtain, because things that subversively and indirectly told us what to think and say about socialism & Russia and China during the Cold War are still there, as we have not had a collapse & transformation at all in the West.
However I am very sceptical if you are saying that we could get a fine for saying things like that in private or informally in the office. The day may still come when we have so little freedom of speech left, but thankfully it's a long way off (and we can always leave the country when it does come).
2006-12-15 06:42:43 · answer #2 · answered by Wise Kai 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I understand the regulations on age discrimination, it relates purely to employment in that it is illegal to discriminate against a person on the grounds of their age when, for example, they apply for a job or are considered for promotion.
I don't see anything there about references made by the general public derogatory or otherwise.
It is not illegal therefore to call someone an old fart under the regulations unless you are in limited circumstances within the workplace environment.
Equally calling a youngster an illiterate, uneducated, inexperienced little nobody who doesn't know what they are talking about is legal.
I hope this clarifies the law for you.
2006-12-16 00:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
although i agree with the new law regarding age discrimination, it is almost impossible to police. however you can no longer call someone an old git, as you say, in a similar way you cannot use someone's colour, race, religios beliefs or sexual orientation as an excuse for not employing someone.
just be careful what you say!!!!!
2006-12-15 05:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by Chris J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree with you whats happened to OUR FREEDOM OF SPEECH well its all down to the pc brigade thay need to be shot thay are of no use to you,me or any one in the end if thay continue we or should i say the next generation will not be able to think or do any thing for them self because thay will not know how to
2006-12-15 05:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by mad keith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its these n*b heads getting mega salaries just to think of something to keep themselves in a job. Bet they called plenty of people 'old tw**s' when they were younger. Maybe they dont like it when the tables are turned.
2006-12-15 06:13:21 · answer #6 · answered by mack m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a lot to do with creating a culture of respect
2006-12-15 05:23:21 · answer #7 · answered by shiro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its political correctness gone mad, Oh and remember guys, its 'happy holidays' not merry christmas, as this may offend someone...
its a pile of ****
2006-12-15 05:22:48 · answer #8 · answered by fand 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think old fart, crusty botch of nature, and sanitary napkin all work well too.
2006-12-15 05:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by PDK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why don't you all wake up they are going to ban everything now you have more than the cigarette ban to worry about
2006-12-15 12:08:01 · answer #10 · answered by Aonarach 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋