Here’s a list of things that can get you arrested, fined, or investigated under socialist-style speech and behavior laws in Europe and the UK, but would not (and should not) get you arrested in America, thanks to the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment and stronger protections for individual liberty:
Things You Can Be Arrested or Investigated for in Europe/UK (But Not in the U.S.):
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"Hate Speech" That Offends Someone’s Feelings
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In the UK, you can be arrested for posting something deemed “offensive” on social media—even if it’s just a meme or a joke.
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In America, offensive speech is protected unless it incites imminent violence.
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Misgendering Someone
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In countries like the UK and parts of Scandinavia, intentionally using the “wrong” pronoun can be prosecuted as a hate crime.
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In the U.S., you cannot be arrested for using biologically accurate or opinion-based language, even if others find it "offensive."
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Criticizing Islam or Muhammad
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In many European countries (e.g. France, Austria, UK), harsh criticism of Islam or its prophet can lead to arrest for “inciting religious hatred.”
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In America, religious criticism is fully protected under the First Amendment.
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Opposing LGBTQ+ Ideology Publicly
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Preaching biblical views on sexuality or marriage can get pastors fined or arrested in parts of Europe and the UK.
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In the U.S., freedom of religion and speech allows such views, even if they’re unpopular.
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Protesting Immigration Policy
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European activists and citizens have been arrested for opposing mass migration or speaking out against illegal immigration.
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In the U.S., political speech—including anti-immigration views—is protected.
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Distributing Christian Literature or Evangelizing in Public
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In some parts of the UK and Scandinavia, street preaching has led to arrests for “disturbing the peace” or “hate speech.”
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In America, street preaching is constitutionally protected.
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Quoting the Bible on Morality
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European citizens have been investigated for quoting scripture on homosexuality or gender roles.
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In America, quoting the Bible is protected speech, regardless of interpretation.
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Satire or Memes
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In the UK, people have been arrested for posting politically incorrect memes, including jokes about politicians or minority groups.
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In the U.S., satire and parody are protected under the First Amendment.
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Rejecting COVID Mandates or Questioning Vaccines
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In several European countries, expressing skepticism about mandates or the official COVID narrative has led to bans, censorship, and legal threats.
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In the U.S., such opinions may be censored by Big Tech, but they are not illegal.
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Owning “Offensive” Literature or Historical Material
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In countries like Germany or Austria, possession of certain books, symbols, or memorabilia (even for academic purposes) can result in arrest.
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In the U.S., possession of controversial material is not a crime unless it directly involves criminal content.
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Why This Doesn’t Happen in the U.S.:
Because of the First Amendment, which guarantees:
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Freedom of Speech
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Freedom of Religion
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Freedom of the Press
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Right to Assemble
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Right to Petition the Government
European-style “social democracy” often comes with strings attached—like the silencing of dissent and punishing people for wrongthink. America, despite its problems, is still the last stronghold of true free speech.
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