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It's an old debate. The sensationalist is the bad guy every time. If you consider it new or original or even particular to this article it is scarcely worth debating, but it is always worth pointing out because, the sensationalist is the bad guy, every time.

He (the guy on trial) is probably in some pub right now thinking about that remark making a world headline with a smug grin. How clever he was. And why shouldn't you clap him on the back, right?

Why was the title not:-

'Fucking Bastard!':London policemen on trial accused of beating Muslim

or,

'You fucking cunt, you'll remember this day for the rest of your life.':London policemen on trial accused of beating Muslim

Because whoever wrote it was twisting it to their own design. It should read:-

London policemen on trial accused of beating Muslim

It should not have a selected quote, a selected joke, or a rating out of ten. Deep inquiry is not required to draw that conlusion or to verify it. End of story.

RTG (talk)19:23, 9 May 2011