On Sat, 22 May 2004 01:08:56 -0500, The Fool <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > <<http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/4963.html>> > > House Bill Threatens Retailers > Parents Can Sue Over Content > > May 21, 2004 > Republican Californian Congressman Duncan Hunter has introduced a bill > titled the "Parents' Empowerment Act," which would allow the parent or > guardian of a minor to sue (in federal court) anyone who knowingly > disseminates any media which contains "material that is harmful to > minors." If it passes, this bill would affect the entire supply chain, > from publisher/manufacturer, to distributor, to retailer.
So any "tort reform" to protect corporations but open the floodgates to any lawsuits that attack free speech. Sounds like the GOP. Gary "not in the least surprised" #1 on Google for liberal news
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