>In addition it somewhat upsets me that someone could get jail time for making an offensive comment. Depending on the jurisdiction or culture, I know I have said things that would be offensive to someone (specifically regarding religion.)
But did you say them with the specific, primary intent to cause that person harassment, alarm or distress? I would wager not.
Note that I don't necessarily agree with the legislation, but it's an important distinction.
But did you say them with the specific, primary intent to cause that person harassment, alarm or distress? I would wager not.
Note that I don't necessarily agree with the legislation, but it's an important distinction.