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I am not a sheep, I have my own mind
I have had enough of being told what and how to think
Whilst we are still allowed the remnants of free speech,
I will speak out.
I also reserve the right to discuss less controversial matters should I feel the urge.
"A prisoner has pleaded guilty to making threats to blow up one of Europe's largest shopping centres with three limousines packed with explosives.
Saeed Ghafoor, 33, of Southampton, made the threat to a prison officer while at HMP Haverigg in Cumbria on 7 February.
The former English teacher appeared via video-link at the Old Bailey charged with threatening to cause criminal damage at Bluewater in Kent.
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Ghafoor was in prison serving a 12-month sentence imposed by Southampton Crown Court in January for threats to kill his sister and assault.
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He said: "Mr Ghafoor made the threat and it was treated seriously.
"We do not know if he could have carried it out. It was not a bomb hoax. It appeared on the face of it to be a serious threat by someone who was not happy."
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He said he was protesting at the involvement of British and American troops in Afghanistan.
He was seen by the prison imam, who formed the impression that Ghafoor was susceptible to brainwashing.
After his arrest, a psychiatrist told police he had no mental disorder, said Mr Arnold.
He was remanded in custody for reports before sentencing next month."