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Subject:	Re: Scary Survey results about the US First Amendment
Newsgroups:	lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date:	Sat, 7 Jul 2001 14:32:32 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Duane Hess writes: > The situation that comes to mind though, is the Dale Earnhardt autopsy > photos. Are they suitable for the general public? No. I'm glad that > they have been sealed from public view out of respect for the family. Yes, > it violates the first amendment, but I feel it's justified > > That scares me. I think our current press is a bit slanted but I'd never > > want to see it *restricted*!!! > > ditto Uh Duane...it appears as if you are saying that you're glad that the first ammendment was violated by restricting the press, but you'd never want to see the press restricted. What gives? Chris

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		Re: Scary Survey results about the US First Amendment
(...) Keep reading. I think he came to grips with that contradiction and changed his viewpoint a bit. Very laudable! (23 years ago, 7-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		Re: Scary Survey results about the US First Amendment
(...) I think that the government does need to step in in cases of public interest and libel. Otherwise, if you don't like what you are reading - stop reading. On the other hand, those are both restrictions, so obviously I feel that governmental (...) (23 years ago, 5-Jul-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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