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Title: Britain's lib-dems seem to have the right idea on at least one topic
Post by: Stand_watie on January 08, 2011, 09:21:54 PM

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=132733490

About reforming their libel laws.

From what I can tell the Liberal - Democrats are somewhat to the left of the American Green party, which makes this interesting for me.

Title: Re: Britain's lib-dems seem to have the right idea on at least one topic
Post by: MechAg94 on January 10, 2011, 05:21:11 PM

Just the idea that the defendant has to prove anything just seems bad to me. 

Title: Re: Britain's lib-dems seem to have the right idea on at least one topic
Post by: tyme on January 10, 2011, 06:07:54 PM

Parts of the U.S. have similar laws in one area - food libel laws (http://www.google.com/search?q=food+libel+laws).

Their theoretical basis is to prevent unfounded rumors about foods from screwing up the supply/demand for certain foods, putting farmers and ranchers out of business and potentially leading to food shortages.  The actual reason for the laws is lobbying by large food suppliers which depend heavily on sales of meat and dairy products, since most negative press and claims about foods center on meat and dairy products.

Title: Re: Britain's lib-dems seem to have the right idea on at least one topic
Post by: Scout26 on January 10, 2011, 10:20:44 PM

So can we sue the AGW hoaxsters and fund the APS Pirate hunting expedition ??

Paging BW !!!