I think that, in fact, ‘They have it coming’ is not a great argument.
I mean, for one thing, it clearly isn’t working, by any definition. You seem to think (correct me if I’m wrong) that MPs deserve to get a lot of abuse. The fact is that they do. But I gather from the tone of your comment that you don’t believe it’s had the effect of correcting their behaviour. Abuse never does have this effect. That it’s not effective is itself a good reason not to do it.
I cannot speak for the OP, but I can tell you that if one is spreading lies and racist propaganda, he shouldn’t be surprised when a milkshake lands on his face.
I think that, in fact, ‘They have it coming’ is not a great argument.
I mean, for one thing, it clearly isn’t working, by any definition. You seem to think (correct me if I’m wrong) that MPs deserve to get a lot of abuse. The fact is that they do. But I gather from the tone of your comment that you don’t believe it’s had the effect of correcting their behaviour. Abuse never does have this effect. That it’s not effective is itself a good reason not to do it.
You’ve put so many words in my mouth I can hardly speak.
Feel free to explain what you actually meant.
I mean, it seems you were saying ‘Abuse isn’t abuse if it’s aimed at people who I think are abusive’ and that’s not true. You know that’s not true.
I cannot speak for the OP, but I can tell you that if one is spreading lies and racist propaganda, he shouldn’t be surprised when a milkshake lands on his face.