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We have special relationships with our friends in the UK and some European allies. However, there have been infringements on free speech that affect not just the British, which is their business, but also American tech companies and citizens. This is something we'll discuss. We've had free speech for a long time in the UK, and it will continue. We wouldn't want to overreach with US citizens, and we don't. I'm very proud of our history of free speech in the UK.

In England, there is concern over government overreach with arrests for online speech, surpassing Russia. Thought crimes lead to arrests, even for retweeting. The definition of hate speech is subjective, leading to potential consequences. Calling someone by their former name can now result in a lifetime Twitter ban, showing a shift in what is considered hate speech. This trend raises concerns about potential jail time for violating hate speech laws.

Australia recently passed a sweeping hate speech law with minimal debate, sparking widespread concerns about free speech. The law's justification centers on combating antisemitism, despite a lack of concrete evidence linking alleged attacks to perpetrators or clear motives. Critics argue the law is overly broad, potentially criminalizing religious teachings and silencing dissent. The shift from requiring intent to incite violence to merely being "reckless" raises serious concerns about potential misuse and arbitrary enforcement. The law carries mandatory jail sentences, even for unintentional breaches. This rapid passage and its implications for free speech are alarming, and similar legislation based on the IHRA definition of antisemitism is being considered globally, raising concerns about the erosion of fundamental rights in other countries, including the US. We urge you to pay attention to this pattern of events.

Bill C-63 in the speaker's country may allow individuals to be reported to a magistrate based on someone's fear of a potential hate speech event in the coming year, potentially leading to a year of house arrest with electronic monitoring. A similar bill was recently defeated in Ireland, and people in the UK are allegedly being persecuted for expressing offensive opinions. The speaker asserts that free speech that offends no one is pointless and requires no defense. According to the speaker, the United States has the most thoroughly enshrined and deeply entrenched protections for free speech on Earth, and they believe this right should not be taken for granted.

In schools, they pressure us to learn about Islam and other cultures, but I want to learn about my own culture and beliefs. I'm proud to be English. They don't teach us about the Bill of Rights or our own history. In school, they were teaching us about Islam, about Prophet Mohammed, and all their ideologies. They barely mention Christianity. They don't tell you the negative aspects. When I tried to question it, I would get in trouble and even suspended from school for being "racist." I was just questioning an ideology that, in my opinion, isn't right. They're trying to take away my free speech at school and silence me for discussing the wrongs of Islam. They only say Islam is a peaceful religion, but their book says otherwise.

You're not allowed to sing church songs outside of church grounds unless authorized by the church. This raises concerns about human rights.

A group in Scotland protested a new hate speech law, criticizing it as draconian. The law criminalizes free speech, including misgendering, and can lead to arrests for insulting speech. This issue extends beyond Scotland, with censorship efforts in the US and EU. The focus on foreign manipulation is seen as a political tactic. The solution to hate speech is free speech, exemplified by Daryl Davis's approach to persuading KKK members. The fight against censorship and hate speech policies continues globally.

In England, there is concern over government overreach with arrests for online speech deemed hateful. Comparing to Russia, England has arrested 4,000 people for thought crimes, while Russia has only 200 arrests. Retweeting offensive content can lead to arrest under laws against incitement to racial hatred. The subjective nature of what constitutes hate speech raises concerns about freedom of expression. The evolving definition of hate speech, such as deadnaming, shows a shift towards stricter enforcement and potential criminalization.

I defend free speech and oppose the introduction of thoughtcrime laws. Monitoring citizens' thoughts is not the job of elected officials. Intent should not be criminalized, as it's impossible to regulate thoughts. While I support punishing bigoted actions, restricting speech is not the role of local government. This has led to oppression in Europe. Let's not forget the importance of free speech and the dangers of limiting it.

Looking at Europe today, it's concerning to see potential setbacks for Cold War victories. In Brussels, there's talk of shutting down social media during civil unrest to combat "hateful content." In another country, police have raided citizens for posting anti-feminist comments. Sweden convicted a Christian activist for Quran burnings after his friend's murder, with the judge noting that free expression doesn't allow offending any group's beliefs. Most concerningly, in the UK, religious Britons' liberties are threatened. Adam Smith Connor was charged for silently praying near an abortion clinic. Despite not obstructing anyone, he was found guilty under a new law criminalizing actions influencing decisions near abortion facilities. The Scottish government even warned citizens that private prayer at home could break the law, urging them to report suspected "thought crimes." Free speech is indeed in retreat across Europe.

Should the Judiciary Committee be concerned if European law results in the censorship of Americans? Absolutely, especially after recent events. I shared information this morning on X about a judicial ruling in Europe asserting their right to censor. We're seeing similar trends in Australia, where authorities believe they should censor the entire global Internet of disfavored information. This is very disturbing and really makes you question our alliance with Europe.

Breaking news. Praying in public has been banned in Canada. The government of Quebec vows to ban public praying, and it's set to come in place this fall. They said that people praying in public is not something they want in Quebec. But if you wanna smoke in public, do drugs in public, or make love with your girlfriend in public, then that's not a problem. Share this video to spread awareness because this is absolutely ridiculous. Breaking news. Praying in public has been banned in Canada. The government of Quebec vows to ban public praying, and it's set to come in place this fall.

Looking at Europe today, I'm concerned about the erosion of freedoms. In Brussels, there's talk of shutting down social media during civil unrest to combat hateful content. In another country, police have raided homes over anti-feminist comments. Sweden convicted a Christian activist for Quran burnings after his friend's murder, with a judge stating free expression doesn't allow offending any group's beliefs. Most concerning is the UK, where conscience rights are threatened. Adam Smith Connor was charged for silently praying near an abortion clinic. He was found guilty under a new law criminalizing silent prayer within 200 meters of such facilities. Recently, the Scottish government warned citizens that even private prayer at home could be illegal, urging them to report suspected thought crimes. Free speech is in retreat across Europe.

A speaker claims that in Britain, over a quarter of a million people have been issued non-crime hate incidents, and people are imprisoned for reposting memes and social media posts. They ask if the Trump administration would consider political asylum for British citizens in this situation. Speaker 1 responds that they have not heard this proposal or discussed it with the president, but they will speak to the national security team to see if the administration would entertain it.

The Irish government is trying to pass a law allowing police to search homes and seize phones and computers. This threatens free speech and independent journalism. It's a global crackdown on thought control. We must stand up for Ireland to prevent this from spreading. Share this message and support a free speech fund. Act now to stop this from becoming reality.

In Europe, we lack the First Amendment, limiting our ability to freely criticize the government or certain groups. Tomorrow, my friend Raisa Blomestang stands trial in the Netherlands for allegedly offending a group while criticizing the government's mass migration policies. This reflects a politically motivated judiciary that targets right-wing politicians, as seen with others like Geert Wilders. I can't attend the trial due to health reasons, but I want to raise awareness about the situation in Europe. Raisa's case highlights the risks of expressing dissenting opinions, especially regarding immigration policies. I encourage everyone to support her and remember how fortunate those in America are to have the freedom of speech that we do not enjoy in Europe.

Innovation and creativity cannot be forced, much like thoughts and beliefs. Looking at Europe, it's concerning to see actions like EU commissars threatening to shut down social media for "hateful content," police raids for "anti-feminist" comments, and the conviction of a Christian activist for Quran burnings. Even more alarming is the UK, where a man was charged for silently praying near an abortion clinic, and Scotland warned citizens that private prayer within their homes could be illegal. Free speech is retreating across Europe. Ironically, the loudest voices for censorship sometimes come from my own country. The prior administration bullied social media companies to censor "misinformation," like the lab leak theory of the coronavirus. In Washington, under Donald Trump's leadership, we will defend your right to speak freely, even if we disagree with your views.

Looking at Europe today, it's concerning to see what's happened to some Cold War winners. In Brussels, EU commissars threaten to shut down social media for "hateful content." In this country, police raid citizens for anti-feminist comments online. Sweden convicted a Christian activist for Koran burnings after his friend's murder, with a judge stating free expression doesn't allow offending certain groups. Most concerning is the UK, where conscience rights are declining, endangering religious Britons' liberties. Adam Smith Conner, an army veteran, was charged for silently praying near an abortion clinic and was found guilty of breaking the government's buffer zones law, which criminalizes silent prayer near abortion facilities. In Scotland, letters were sent warning citizens that even private prayer at home could break the law. Free speech is in retreat across Europe.

The UK plans to imprison citizens for up to 15 years for viewing what the government labels as far-right propaganda online. This raises significant questions about the control over online algorithms and the consequences of inadvertently encountering such content. Who defines what constitutes far-right propaganda? Given current standards, even posts by figures like JK Rowling could be classified this way. Concerns also arise about the enforcement of these laws, reminiscent of existing social media regulations on hate speech and misinformation. The situation seems to be escalating rapidly, prompting a call for awareness and support from those observing these developments.

Looking at Europe today, it's concerning to see potential reversals of Cold War victories. In Brussels, EU commissars threaten to shut down social media for "hateful content." In this very country, police are raiding citizens for anti-feminist comments online, supposedly combating misogyny. Sweden convicted a Christian activist for Quran burnings after his friend's murder, with the judge noting free expression doesn't allow offense to groups holding certain beliefs. Most concerningly, in the UK, conscience rights are eroding, endangering religious Britons' liberties. Adam Smith Connor, an army veteran, was charged for silently praying near an abortion clinic. Despite not obstructing or interacting with anyone, he was found guilty under a new law criminalizing silent prayer within 200 meters of such facilities. In Scotland, letters warned citizens that even private prayer at home might break the law, urging them to report suspected thought crimes. Free speech is in retreat across Europe.

The UK, the country of the Magna Carta, is allegedly sentencing people to jail for disagreeing with the government online or protesting against open border policies and mass immigration. People are reportedly being tried and jailed for months or years for disagreeing with the government. The speaker questions what options remain for UK citizens to disagree with their government without facing imprisonment. They cite the case of David Springer, a 61-year-old train driver caring for his sick wife, who was allegedly sentenced to jail for attending a protest, possibly shouting at the police. The speaker argues that the UK has a two-tiered justice system and is no longer a free nation because citizens lack democratic options to express disagreement. They cite the case of a mother of five sentenced to 26 months for throwing a can at the police and a man jailed for a Facebook post inciting racial hatred. The speaker concludes that the message is clear: disagreeing with the government results in imprisonment.

Across Europe, free speech is in retreat. In Brussels, EU commissars intend to shut down social media during civil unrest if they spot hateful content. In this very country, police have raided citizens suspected of posting anti-feminist comments online. Sweden convicted a Christian activist for participating in Quran burnings, noting free expression doesn't grant a free pass to offend any group. In the UK, the backslide away from conscience rights is concerning. Adam Smith Connor, an army veteran, was charged for silently praying 50 meters from an abortion clinic. He was found guilty and sentenced to pay thousands in legal costs. In Scotland, the government warned citizens that even private prayer within their own homes may break the law, urging them to report suspected thoughtcrimes.

Just a few months ago, in October, the Scottish government started sending letters to residents within designated "safe access zones." These letters cautioned that even private prayer inside their own homes could be construed as a violation of the law. The government encouraged people to report anyone suspected of engaging in such "thought crimes". I'm concerned that free speech is diminishing in Britain and throughout Europe.

The Scottish National Party's hate crime legislation is criticized for potentially chilling free speech. The law's vague boundaries create uncertainty about what can be said, leading to concerns about authoritarianism. Third-party reporting in various locations raises fears of false complaints. Police must investigate every report, contrasting with their discretion in other crimes. The law's reach extends to private conversations, risking family members reporting each other. Critics view the legislation as an attack on the Scottish people, questioning the SNP's commitment to independence.

A week ago, my lawyer informed me that two of my tweets are technically illegal, and I could face arrest upon returning home. This isn't a joke; prisons are being cleared to make room for people charged over social media posts. For instance, someone is currently serving three months for a Facebook meme, and a woman is facing two and a half years for a tweet. Free speech is in serious jeopardy, which is alarming not just in England but across Europe. This situation is incredibly concerning.