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Boy, 15, given official warning after saluting as neo-Nazis marched through Ballarat (www.theguardian.com)
submitted 11 months ago by Marsupial@quokk.au to c/australia@aussie.zone
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The officers issued him an official warning after determining his actions were not racially motivated.

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[–] Marsupial@quokk.au 14 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Can you only be racist at 18?

Likewise being a teen doesn’t change the bullshit excuse by the courts.

[–] Marin_Rider@aussie.zone 12 points 11 months ago

honestly seems more to be a case of 15 yo being an edgy idiot. hoe he learnt his lesson, fine him next time

[–] bestusername@aussie.zone 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Wrong and wrong...

If you really think there's no different between 15 and 18, then give a 15yr old alcohol, give them a licence and let them vote.

They're a kid that a group of Nazi fuckwits marched past and they reacted with a Nazi salute, that it.

[–] Marsupial@quokk.au 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Oh yes I remember all the times as a 15 year old I jokingly saluted neo Nazis. Classic childhood stuff, if this were 1935 Germany.

This kid should be made to undergo some sort of community service or opportunity to learn and reflect on their actions. Not given a free pass and dismissal of racism.

[–] bestusername@aussie.zone 8 points 11 months ago

Oh for fuck sake, teens do stupid thing, we all did stupid things as teens without thinking about the consequences, get a grip.