Racism Illegal?

From Comments:UK student jailed for 'racist' Twitter posts about footballer Fabrice Muamba

Racism Illegal?

I know that being racist is wrong and not ethical. But saying something about someone is illegal? I thought we had freedom of speech. I thought it was legal to be racist.

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SERIOUSLY WOW !!!! CAN NO ONE TAKE A JOKE ANYMORE.

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