heretics. 501. Police Investigated Me For Misgendering My STALKER! - Harry Miller
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Jan 13, 2025 Harry Miller, a former police officer turned activist, recounts his controversial experience with a police investigation over alleged non-crime hate speech. He opens up about being stalked by a trans police officer, shedding light on the absurdity of policing personal beliefs. Miller critiques the disconnect between law enforcement's actions and public perception, highlighting the implications of hate speech regulations. He discusses the challenges of navigating legal complexities, free speech, and societal issues within law enforcement, all while maintaining a humorously critical tone.
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Non-Crime Hate Incident
- Harry Miller, an ex-police officer, was investigated for retweeting a feminist poem.
- The police called this a "non-crime hate incident" and wanted to "check his thinking."
The Logic of Non-Crime Hate
- Non-crime hate incidents don't require a crime or an incident, only the perception of hate.
- Recording these incidents is supposedly a preventative measure against escalating discrimination, ultimately leading to genocide.
The "Offensive" Tweets
- After weeks of waiting, Miller received the list of his offensive tweets, which included things like "Sheffield women know the difference between lads and lasses."
- He was also flagged for tweeting "I was assigned mammal at birth, but I identify as a fish. Don’t misspecies me motherfuckers."
