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Old 22-02-2006, 11:58 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ModernTory
Don't understand why Police Officers have/should have discretion? Take a look here for a start: http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/205/205lect09.htm
I have no problem with police officers having discretion, I just don't see how swearing is a crime. If no one is complaining about it, then what purpose is served, and how does it constitute anti-social behaviour.

We are totally in the realms of thought police here. It's ridiculous.

How many people in Britain believe that swearing is, or should be, a criminal offence?
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