1713 UK: Two women have described how they were surrounded by police, read their rights and fined £200 each after driving five miles to take a walk. - We live in a police state. I really didn't think this would happen in my life. Everyone I know is too scared to even see a friend outside (media.patriots.win) posted 98 days ago by Loc12 98 days ago by Loc12 +1713 / -0 47 comments share 47 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (47) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 17 ▼ – Loc12 [S] 17 points 98 days ago +17 / -0 I expect you'd get arrested for reading those in a school now permalink save report block reply ▲ 12 ▼ – LibDestroyer50000 12 points 98 days ago +12 / -0 No joke, they are "banned" in many administrations across the US. permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 1 ▼ – CSIS_CIA_pure-evil 1 point 97 days ago +1 / -0 Really? In Canada (1970's), 1984 was required reading in high school. A lot of us take it for granted and throw in all the Orwellian quotes since they are appropriate, but I suspect than many younger people don't get it. permalink parent save report block reply
I expect you'd get arrested for reading those in a school now
No joke, they are "banned" in many administrations across the US.
Really? In Canada (1970's), 1984 was required reading in high school. A lot of us take it for granted and throw in all the Orwellian quotes since they are appropriate, but I suspect than many younger people don't get it.