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Re: Brick Testament in Trouble?
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Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:59:55 GMT
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Looking at the dates, it's possible that the Sunday Mail article prompted
Brad's comments in the first place, but that's mere speculation.  I think
what we have on our hands here is just another case of terrible British
sensationalist journalism.


It pains me to say it, but the Sunday Mail is actually a Glasgow based Scottish
paper [sister to the Daily Record]. The story is typical of the anti-paedophile
hysteria which grips UK tabloids [whilst exploiting the sexuality of
"teen-idols"].

Whilst I accept some may find the BT bad taste, it is clearly nowhere near the
level the "Lego Porn" images [which have been published in mainstream UK
magazines as a 'fun' item].

Personally, I fear for the day that Islamist extremists exploit the brick to
purvey their evil message. ;)

Scott A



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(...) I appreciate the concern, but I don't have any reason to believe that anything in that article is anything close to the truth. From what I could tell, it was first published on 9 February, so if there was actually some move on behalf of The (...) (21 years ago, 26-Feb-03, to lugnet.mediawatch)

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