This arrest represents a dangerous escalation of Britain's war on free speech, where comedy writers face armed police for expressing legitimate concerns about women's safety. Five officers detained Linehan like a terrorist for social media posts that millions of women agree with -- that males don't belong in female spaces.
Police properly investigated posts that explicitly encouraged violence against transgender individuals, including direct calls to "punch" people. The arrest followed standard procedures for incitement charges, with officers showing appropriate concern for the suspect's health during custody.
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