TRIGGERnometry The Police Told Me to "Check My Thinking for a Tweet"
Jan 12, 2020
Harry Miller, a former police officer and co-founder of Fair Cop, shares his experiences of being investigated for a limerick on Twitter. He discusses the precarious balance between free speech and societal safety, particularly regarding transgender issues. The conversation dives into the complexities of the Gender Recognition Act and its ramifications on personal and professional life. Miller critiques the influence of ideologies on policing and emphasizes the necessity of open dialogue and judicial reform to protect freedom of expression.
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Twitter Ban
- Harry Miller was banned from Twitter for calling a trans woman a "poster boy."
- He criticized Strava for featuring the cyclist who posted GIFs mocking a woman who died of cancer.
Police Call
- Harry Miller, after tweeting controversial opinions about transgender issues, received a call from the police.
- An officer wanted to "check his thinking" regarding his tweets, which the officer claimed made his workplace dangerous for trans people.
Public Backlash and PCC Response
- After tweeting about the incident, Miller found support and discovered the police's actions infringed on his freedom of expression.
- The public bombarded Humberside police with limericks, and the PCC blocked Miller and others who contacted them.
