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"

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