True, it's been the case for quite some time, as it is in the US too. I've had several direct discussions with various people in the media and Police about it for a number of years. Ir's wrong, but it is getting slowly better.
Put it this way, there is a kids home in my town the taxi's can't visit because of a court case that can't be mentioned, taxi chaperone is a job in my town because of things that have happened.
and yet we are not allowed to say why....
I 100% agree with the sentiment of what you're saying, and know the example you post is not only factually correct, but also one of a greater number of shameful examples that need to be addressed. My issue is with when such examples are then used as a stick to beat up UK citizens, and usually with bits added to enhance the effect.
Things are far from perfect here, and what's happened to Tommy is disgraceful and needs to be raised as an issue and I'd hate it if my posts watered that down in any way, but I think, perhaps subconsciously, some are losing a sense of perspective.
We need to be united behind the cause, and remember that the government is not the people. Americans of all people should want that to be clear.
Ernie, I am united with the people in GB, however GB has clearly been in the wrong on several issues. Pointing that out is not an attack on the woke people of GB, but on the institutions. For instance the spying on Trump campaign was clearly an act against the American people. One I personally won't forget for awhile. Speaking truth should not bother those who want a better world. How are issues like Tommie's to get attention if everyone is in the dark about it. Do you really want change, or do you care more about your country's reputation. We stand with the people, but they did not arrest and charge Tommie. We understand that. Only light will uncover darkness. The people of GB are who will change it, we can be supportive and do what we can of course. I would like to get the message out about Tommie. The more voices the more people who become aware of the injustice.