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The threat of legal action is invoked by the British Government to deny access to the public space of Hyde Park on Feb 15th- surely we will not do the same for legitimate (and geographical!)comment and protest in this virtual space? I agree with David. Jane > -----Original Message----- > From: David McKnight [SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Sent: 31 January 2003 23:38 > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: Important Business Proposal > > Lawrence, > I do not share your belief that this puts the list in jeopardy and lays it > open to lawsuits. Unless you have signed up to something that makes you > legally responsible for the lists content ? This is a semi-open list and > though moderated, surely members should be free to post what they wish > unless the posting contains overt prejudice on the grounds of race, gender > or ability ? This was a brilliant piece of satirical critical thinking and > if we begin to censor creative opposition to the Right's plans of 'full > spectrum dominance' we might just as well stay in our offices and read > books all day, occasionally posting details of arcane conferences and > seminars. Anyway, a lawsuit would make a fantastic public spectacle and > perhaps open a few people's eyes to what's really happening. In fact a > lawsuit would be a boon to the anti-war movement, so bring it on! > David >