[Pierre]

The old free speech debate - - again.......

It's not difficult to understand.

You are entitled to an opinion, and you are entitled to express that opinion.

But it's not a black and white issue, you must use common sense and civility when expressing that opinion.

It is perfectly OK to offend, and insult (Winston Churchill being a master).

But it's not ok to incite, abuse, etc.

I am perfectly within my rights to say that I do not agree with many of the interpretations of Islam, and that I find some of the actions of islamic states abhorrent.

I could walk round with a placard that said "Put an end to islamic femail circumcision now"
Outside a mosque, and be perfectly within my rights of free speech.

But what I couldn't do is walk round with a placard saying "Mohammed is the devil and all muslims are evil"

Similarly, muslims or anyone else, are entitled to have "stop the war" banners, even at repatriation ceremonies - most of the families there would agree the sentiment I'm sure.

But they are not allowed to call the soldiers murderers etc.

It's common sense.