philh 0 #1 February 23, 2010 One might think of countries like China and Iran blocking blogs and other web sites as enemies of free speech. But Uk libel is also an enemy of free speech and not just in the Uk. Anyone that has published something that is distributed in the Uk can get sued in Uk courts. In these courts the burden of proof is reversed and the cost of defending oneself is 140 times what it is in mainland Europe. A recent case where Guardian journalist one his case against vitmain pill seller (who claimed that his pills could cure AIDS in Africa) Mathias Rath still left the Guardian £170,000 ($262,000) out of pocket. Us newspapers are stopping selling in the Uk becuase they are afraid of libel suits. Todayy science writer Simon Singh is at the high court to defend himself against chirocpractors who decided to sue him when they said there was no evidence they could treart a series of childhood illnesses. The Uk libel laws are a serious threat to free speech , not just in the Uk but around the world. If you want read more or sign the petition against them, check this out: http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/index.php/site/project/334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonD1120 62 #2 February 23, 2010 Looks like you boys got a problem. Over here in the U.S. of A. anybody can sue anybody for any reason. The lawyers decide if it is worth the effort to get involved. Now the Holy Bible cautions against lawsuits between believers, advising conflicts should be settled within the congregational leadership. I guess that is why attorneys are such strong opponents against Christianity.Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
philh 0 #3 February 23, 2010 In the Us theres a public interets defence, which there isnt in the Uk. there also anti SLAPP legislation in the US which there isnt in the Uk. Can you show me where in the bible there is any protection for free speech? i thought the worse crime in the new testament was blasphemy, not exactly in the spitrit of free speech. Instead its exactly inline with an authoritarian dictatorship. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 February 23, 2010 Quote Now the Holy Bible cautions against lawsuits between believers, advising conflicts should be settled within the congregational leadership. I guess that is why attorneys are such strong opponents against Christianity. Its those damm jewish lawyers. Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,595 #5 February 23, 2010 Quote I guess that is why attorneys are such strong opponents against Christianity. And where d'ya get that from?Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #6 February 23, 2010 QuoteTodayy science writer Simon Singh is at the high court to defend himself against chirocpractors who decided to sue him when they said there was no evidence they could treart a series of childhood illnesses. Good its about time somone called them on their quackeryWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites