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In reply to the discussion: At U.N., free speech divides West and Muslim nations [View all]glacierbay
(2,477 posts)If I called someone that offensive word and they attacked me, guess who would be arrested? It wouldn't be me, it would be the attacker.
The words may cause mental anguish, but that's not physical harm or a reason, by law, to physically attack someone.
I've been called all kinds of vile names that are offensive to me, but I sure as hell didn't arrest anyone for the words, but I have arrested plenty of people for calling me hateful names and then attacking me. Big difference there wouldn't you agree?
Sorry, when I say "actionable offense", I meant legal actionable offense. Hope that clarifies what I meant.
I can't arrest anyone for calling me a MF Pig, but I can detain or arrest if it's followed up by a physical act that puts my safety in jeopardy.