West Midlands police state?

arden forester · 17-07-2007, 10:42 PM

The BNP has posted a fairly long diatribe against the activities of West Midlands Police. My point in all the activities of the police in this country against the BNP is that it is a complete waste of time acting as agents provocateurs. It only gives the BNP the rightful excuse to say that the police are interfering in the democratic process.

If lawbreaking occurs, let the accused stand trial for transgressing the law. But we should all be on our guard against the police acting as some kind of guardian of the electorate's wellbeing.

What the BNP accuse West Midlands Police of is a simple disgrace if true. Will New Labour bring these ballot riggers to justice?

The very idea that 400 nomination signers were contacted defies all that is seen as being of British fair play and decency. Let the Chief Constable say that he wants the BNP banned as a legal political party. But he can't because that would expose him as political busybody.

If it's the BNP now, what about the Christian Party (seen as anti-gay) or UKIP (seen as anti-establishment) or Respect (let's get George today). We need to nip it in the bud!

http://www.bnp.org.uk/news_detail.php?newsId=1617

Westcountryman · 18-07-2007, 09:48 AM

Being able to interfere with and annoy the BNP is probably every Guardianistas wet dream - hence why all Chief Constables allow disgraceful behaviour against the BNP and its members.

Whatever happened to upholding the law without fear or favour?

Obviously went out the window to meet diversity targets.

jim h · 18-07-2007, 02:41 PM

I am most definitely not a BNP supporter but even if half of this is true then the Chief Constable needs to explain what is going on

arden forester · 18-07-2007, 02:44 PM

What I'd dearly like to know is how much it cost to visit all those who signed the nomination papers. Assuming some signed for all three in a ward, it still makes a lot of police time. Is it another thing the Chief Constable can say is not covered by Freedom of Information?

Westcountryman · 18-07-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by arden forester

What I'd dearly like to know is how much it cost to visit all those who signed the nomination papers.

They did what? Should the Police be interfering in democratic elections like this?

Is all it takes to get a visit from the Police these days really signing a perfectly legitimate nomination form for a legitimate candidate who's standing for a legitimate party?

If so, that's both disgusting and wholly inappropriate for any democratic society.

TonyG · 18-07-2007, 03:05 PM

You have to admire the BNP for the gall in writing some of this stuff:

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Now imagine the scenario if you are a Christian West Indian surrounded by Somalians or a Sikh living amongst Muslim neighbours, If police officers pulled up outside your house and asked bluntly whether or not you support the BNP what would you say?

given that they would all be given a passage out of the country by the BNP, to suggest that this is disingenuous would be giving them a compliment!
"Hey, boys, I know you don't belong here, and we are going to boot you out soon, but don't worry, we're on your side!"

IceDragon · 28-07-2007, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arden forester

If it's the BNP now, what about the Christian Party (seen as anti-gay) or UKIP (seen as anti-establishment) or Respect (let's get George today). We need to nip it in the bud!

http://www.bnp.org.uk/news_detail.php?newsId=1617

Indeed, I have always maintained that whatever action is taken against the BNP both politically and legally is a test case for what will be dealt out to anyone who opposes the political ideology of whatever party happens to be in government at the time. BNP today, Who next?

mordechai · 03-08-2007, 08:17 PM

Wonders never cease.

17-07-2007, 10:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
arden forester Uber Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Solihull, in The Forest of Arden, Warwickshire! Posts: 2,660 Party: None	West Midlands police state? The BNP has posted a fairly long diatribe against the activities of West Midlands Police. My point in all the activities of the police in this country against the BNP is that it is a complete waste of time acting as agents provocateurs. It only gives the BNP the rightful excuse to say that the police are interfering in the democratic process. If lawbreaking occurs, let the accused stand trial for transgressing the law. But we should all be on our guard against the police acting as some kind of guardian of the electorate's wellbeing. What the BNP accuse West Midlands Police of is a simple disgrace if true. Will New Labour bring these ballot riggers to justice? The very idea that 400 nomination signers were contacted defies all that is seen as being of British fair play and decency. Let the Chief Constable say that he wants the BNP banned as a legal political party. But he can't because that would expose him as political busybody. If it's the BNP now, what about the Christian Party (seen as anti-gay) or UKIP (seen as anti-establishment) or Respect (let's get George today). We need to nip it in the bud! http://www.bnp.org.uk/news_detail.php?newsId=1617 __________________ www.ardenforester.blogspot.com www.westminster-whispers.blogspot.com Last edited by arden forester; 17-07-2007 at 10:43 PM. Reason: adding link

18-07-2007, 09:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Westcountryman Uber Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The Westcountry. Posts: 5,922 Party: None	Being able to interfere with and annoy the BNP is probably every Guardianistas wet dream - hence why all Chief Constables allow disgraceful behaviour against the BNP and its members. Whatever happened to upholding the law without fear or favour? Obviously went out the window to meet diversity targets. __________________ Manus haec inimica tyrannis ense petit placidam sub libertate quietam - "This hand of mine, which is hostile to tyrants, seeks by the sword quiet peace under liberty."

18-07-2007, 02:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
arden forester Uber Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Solihull, in The Forest of Arden, Warwickshire! Posts: 2,660 Party: None	Time Wasting in Brum What I'd dearly like to know is how much it cost to visit all those who signed the nomination papers. Assuming some signed for all three in a ward, it still makes a lot of police time. Is it another thing the Chief Constable can say is not covered by Freedom of Information? __________________ www.ardenforester.blogspot.com www.westminster-whispers.blogspot.com

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18-07-2007, 02:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
jim h Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 361	I am most definitely not a BNP supporter but even if half of this is true then the Chief Constable needs to explain what is going on

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mordechai Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Missouri Posts: 29	Wonders never cease.