A comedian arrived at Heathrow and was met by an officer, almost as if he posed a security threat. The reason? Jokes he made on social media regarding transgender individuals. He was released on bail with the stipulation that he wouldn’t post on X.
Meanwhile, another individual was quietly praying outside an abortion clinic. He was escorted away with a two-year conditional discharge and hit with a hefty fine of around £9,000 (which is over $12,000).
It’s concerning to think about where Britain is heading, yet we shouldn’t kid ourselves. America is facing similar temptations.
In another incident, a man waving the Union Jack during a pro-Palestinian demonstration was arrested. Apparently, it wasn’t because of his flag, as Reuters suggested, but due to “racially aggravating public order offenses” and “homophobic remarks.” As if that somehow justifies it.
Then there’s the ongoing scandal surrounding grooming gangs. Each new detail seems to worsen the situation. The U.S. watches as Britain deteriorates, seemingly in the name of Islam, paganism, and sexual liberty—echoing a sort of persecution reminiscent of earlier eras. Americans might shake their heads, perhaps thinking back to their own revolution. Charles II imprisoned Christians, while Charles III expresses admiration for Islam. And yet here we are, in denial, thinking the problem is resolved.
But it’s not that simple. We could very well be on the same trajectory. When policing language to protect feelings becomes the norm, the outcomes tend to align closely with what’s happening in the UK. There are plenty of warning signs going off.
University Test Cases
Universities might be the clearest early warning. A professor noted that every profession should “reflect” society. When fields are male-dominated, it’s labeled a systemic bias. Yet, in academic environments, especially those filled with left-leaning individuals, it’s seemingly acceptable.
Statistics tell a telling story. A survey from Arizona State University revealed only 19 Republicans among 544 faculty members. At the University of Arizona, there were just eight Republicans out of 369, with some departments lacking any representation at all. A 2023 study by Harvard Crimson found a mere 2.5% of its faculty identified as conservatives. If other professions mirrored this, academia would cry foul; yet, for them, it’s “normal.”
So, what does this lead to? They defend the freedom to burn the American flag. However, when someone burns a transgender flag, it suddenly becomes a hate crime. This feels closely related to the arrest of Graham Linehan in the UK.
Actual Censorship
Students are aware of what this means. According to a 2022 investigation by FIRE, self-censorship is prevalent in classrooms. Students repeat leftist talking points surrounding gender and race, essentially being taught to deceive to get ahead. No one is pushing them to confess their faith; instead, they’re expected to embrace the ideas of figures like Ibram Kendi and John Money.
I’ve seen these dynamics up close. At ASU’s Honorary College, faculty labeled figures like Charlie Kirk and Dennis Prager as “white supremacists,” and that stigma alone was enough to shut down an event. These professors weren’t interested in dialogue; they wanted silence.
Related: Why is the English flag fearing the government?
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Truth vs. Lies
How do they rationalize it? Through “hate crimes.” They aren’t considering incitement to violence; it’s merely an opinion crime. If you don’t align with LGBTQ beliefs, that’s labeled as hate. It’s easy for professors to sleep soundly in this framework: society is split between oppressors and the oppressed. Bad outcomes are attributed to systemic injustice rather than personal choices. The victim must align with this view, even at the cost of truth.
Once you buy into this narrative, it can eclipse the essence of the First Amendment.
We need resilience. The reality is, sexual sin is both real and damaging. Abortions take lives. A comedian might express this via humor, while philosophers discuss it in essays. Either way, the truth remains unchanged. The mob might try to silence voices, restrict free speech, or even imprison comedians, but the reality stands firm.
We hope for a turnaround in Britain, but we shouldn’t be naïve. America is on a parallel path. We must advocate for an end to abortion, articulate the harm of sexual ideologies to our youth, and reject the frail framework of “oppressor vs. oppressed.” The real dichotomy is between truth and lies. You can still take action, but make your choices carefully.
