Can I express my following views with total freedom while being in UK?

Question

This is question from british residents and citizens. I moved in UK four months ago for my Msc. I came from Saudi Arabia, where there is no freedom of speech and I loved to be in UK. I liked democracy and freedom of thoughts in this country.But I am depressed to know that I can't speak of certain topics. Can someone let me know if I can express my following views in this country:
1. I am a peace loving person who is against any type and form of killing the innocent people. I feel for the people suffering around the globe. But I am against war on Iraq and Afghanistan. I feel it killing of innocent people. Can I say that if bin laden is behind 7/7 bombings he must be sentenced in front of victims families. Similarly mr. blair must be prosecuted according to british law as killer. There was no reason to invade Iraq. Secondly, I don't call the insurgents attacking coalition forces in Iraq as terrorists. If someone enters my home to kill me. I'll defend it anyway and kill one who broke in.

Answer 1

You have freedom of speech in the UK as long as you agree with the things the government finds important, just like in any country.

Although you are allowed to oppose the war, be very careful of what you say. There are millions of idiot yobs in this country looking for a reason to beat someone up.

(they nearly killed a pediatrician, a doctor of children, because they misread it as a child abuser. That kind of thing happens here a lot)

There used to be freedom of speech in this country. People used to have the right to defend themselves, and to trial by jury. All that is slowly disappearing, so is the difference between political parties.

To get around this, academics and journalists have invented "political correctness". You speak with big words that yobs and politicians don't understand and you can say anything you want (but are only understood by an elite few).

I strongly disagree with some of what you said (the insurgents are mainly attacking innocent civilians, not those who "broke in"). But I wouldn't do anything to you for saying it.

However, they did prosecute some Muslims for saying "bomb America and Denmark". It sickened me (I'm American and have Danish friends, some of whom are Muslim anyway), but I find the prosecution hypocritical. Funny thing, they don't prosecute people who want to bomb Iran and Syria (freedom to agree with the government).

Answer 2

We are supposed to have freedom of speech here however best not to say things that may hurt or offend people. I always say never get into deep conversations about polotics or religion. Everyone entitles to an opinion of course but unless you know all the facts best say little. Tony Blair and George Bush are exempt from any form of prosecution. Blair is just a lap dog in my oppinion. Just as you have freedom of speech here remember others see things from different views.

Answer 3

Go to Hyde Park in London to a place called `Speakers` Corner`. Any time of the day you can stand on a box and talk to groups of people about anything you want to. You can shout and yell and argue, you can call Tony Blair what ever you want to call him, you can talk about everything you have mentioned above, and frankly, nobody will care a toss.! We are a very `laid back `lot we British, we don`t care what you say, getting it `off your chest` is by far the best tonic for anyone, and we are all entitled to our own viewpoint on everything, and nobody cares about politics anyway.
Whilst you are in the UK, have a good time and say what you want to say, after all you won`t be able to do so when you go home.

Answer 4

Were happy that you can express your opinion here in the UK
but you should also take into account that the majority of people in the UK use this opinion they hold through the ballot box ,every now and then we get it wrong and get stuck with a government we don't agree with but we know in a while we have a chance to vote them out. we don't kill them take them hostage or try to change it by violence.
The reason we get involved in other countries is to give them the same freedom of speech you are now allowed to express enjoy it whilst you can sometime you will have to go home and keep your mouth shut
Good luck

Answer 5

What area of "Freedom to hold and exhibit your own perspectives" isn't understood ? and do not forget approximately the age previous announcing 'shop your human beings close, and your enemies nearer' 'stay and enable stay' (ok unlucky possibly in this context, although). a minimum of you be attentive to the perspectives others carry, and can 'discus' then, you do no longer might desire to agree yet likewise few perspectives could be compelled on yet another. Yours on others or others on you. the united kingdom is an open democracy, have a sprint faith, as quickly as any team gets to a length the place it may effect human beings or issues, counter communities and critiques additionally type. maximum human beings view (after lots dialogue) wins out. which/besides the fact that ever it may ensue to be. enable your 'reasoned' arguments teach people who carry distinctive perspectives, it may additionally ensue that their reasoned arguments might convince you of their greater effectual cost. You in no way be attentive to, in no way be unwilling to hearken to a distinctive's point of view. no longer listening and forcing one way of questioning is the objection (and downfall in many circumstances) of many communities and worldwide places world huge, now and interior the previous. Tolerance, faith in dialogue and democracy although tedious at circumstances, is plenty greater equitable.

Answer 6

You can say what you like, but cannot incite others to violence. Millions of British people (including me) marched again the Iraq war, that's how democracy works. We can vote, we can express our views, and then our govt does what G W Bush says. But we will vote Blair out eventually and without violence, thanks very much.

You do not mention equality of the sexes, it must be disconcerting to see women driving cars, walking around just like human beings....

Answer 7

As you state you are from Saudi Arabia, you must be fully aware , that for whatever reason There are country men of yours who have gone to join the leader of Al quaeda, Bin la-din, if your concern is why we and the yanks are interfering with other country's , then what are your feeling for Bin la din being in Afghanistan and others in Iraq who are not of that country , namely Iran, , yes we do permit free speech , but also allow criticism against those who are permitted, even those who decry death to the unbelievers, if we shouted death to the Muslims in Saudi we would be beheaded, so feel free to say what you like while you are here , conform when you get home.Tony Blair did in my opinion get us into a war that as cost this country alot of money that could have been used elsewhere, but tell me , did any of your fellow Arab states think of Knocking Sad am off his throne, or without our help getting him out of Kuwait, without the intervention of us , he would in time have been into Saudi also, enjoy your stay here, you are most welcome.

Answer 8

You can say what you like in the UK providing that you do not threaten anyone. We welcome all views and nationalities and have done so for decades. You are free to choose your religion and behave as you wish provided you do not cause distress to others. I do not think the Americans or British are enjoying this war and it would stop tomorrow if they had no enemy to fight with.
They are frightened for attacks on our democracy and freedom. And will defend our freedom and culture to the end. Including the freedom of all races and creeds.

Answer 9

Of course you can express these views in the UK.

I find it worrying when you say you can't express those views in Saudi though.... Surely the majority of Saudis woud agree with your statements?

Answer 10

there is freedom of speech in the UK, in the sense you wont get arrested for it. In answer to your question, can you say the above, yeah course you can, but people might not agree with it