British Prime Minister Tony Blair today outlined new security measures that include deportation of persons involved in fostering "hatred":

10 Downing Street—The Home Secretary today publishes new grounds for deportation and exclusion. Deportation is a decision taken by the Home Secretary under statute. The new grounds will include fostering hatred, advocating violence to further a person's beliefs or justifying or validating such violence. These grounds will be subject to a short consultation period which will finish this month. Even under existing grounds, however, we are today signalling a new approach to deportation orders. Let no-one be in any doubt. The rules of the game are changing. [. . .]

"Should legal obstacles arise, we will legislate further, including, if necessary amending the Human Rights Act," the prime minister said.

The Brits are forging a bold new path and the free world should follow their lead.

Cross-posted at OpinionBug.com

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