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Originally Posted by Horace
If we don't allow even 'extreme' political parties freedom of expression and democracy we can't criticise other countries who deny those rights to groups we support.
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I don't see anyone here claiming we should ban the BNP, just questioning if the BBC should invite what is essentially a group that festers hate and racism onto Question Time.
They do have their freedom of expression and democracy hence their right to have meetings, stand in elections, have a website and so on.
However, Freedom of expression and democracy does not entitle people to a platform.