I had to Google that specific instance, as I'm not familiar, seems he only got a phone call, not "jailed" as the X algo likes to suggest? I didn't watch the YT vid so correct me if I'm wrong.
Most sane people I interact with in the UK would be of the opinion that a call or physical visit from the police for this would be overkill, a phone call if you're being a weirdo about it might be justified, but otherwise unnecessary.
If he's ex-police, someone might have it in for him so reported everything he did until they had to do at least something (phone call)?
If I wanted to be cynical, I could see how he would milk the story to advance his organisations...
In my corner of London, at least, from what I've seen/heard myself, I feel like the era of the woke policing has already peaked and is slowly going back to normal. It had started a while back, COVID fanned the flames and it's started to die back down with some common sense now reappearing. It's never been as crazy as the tiktok/X/etc algorithms make out- yes there is some bat-shit crazy policing that's gone on, but various outlets have amplified it to suit their agenda. Biggest issue with the police right now is the lack of them/resources to actually solve any crimes due to various reasons including budget cuts.
If you wanted to "hate on Britain", popular opinion seems to be on the long waiting times for medical access/treatment (not always, it's more nuanced than "NHS sucks), the shoplifting epidemic thats the problem-du-jour, and the private water companies dumping sewage in rivers claiming they need to raise bills. Lastly, phone snatching on ebikes could be a valid concern for city centres, but even this is blown up a bit by the algorithms because it gets responses, whereas the need for long term investment in critical infrastructure, isn't so appealing for likes/emoji....
Hi
@gravelmonkey
re:
"Nobody is being jailed for memes, stop peddling garbage designed for the gullible. Where the fuck did critical thinking skills go, .. "
What is your take on this? :
( honestly I do want to hear what those in the UK think on this topic .. as I only get limited views based on channels like triggermometry )
Arrested for a Meme - Harry Miller
Harry Miller is a former police officer and CEO of the Bad Law Project and Fair Cop, organisations that aim to depoliticise democratic institutions, and support those facing discrimination for their political beliefs. Miller appeared on TRIGGERnometry in January 2020 after he was investigated by police over a poem that he'd posted on Twitter. The police officer told Miller, "I need to check your thinking."