-Caveat Lector- On 21 May 99, , CobolMage wrote: > SEC. 402. CRIMINAL PROHIBITION ON DISTRIBUTION OF CERTAIN > > INFORMATION RELATING TO EXPLOSIVES, DESTRUCTIVE > > DEVICES, AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. > > Now, does this mean that if a person is taught how to make these devices in the armed services and then uses such a device later, as a civilian, the armed services cam be sued for teaching him? The notion that you can be held criminally responsible for teaching someone something that is later used in the commission of a crime is a dangerous notion.Teaching, then, becomes a potentially dangerous activity...unless, of course, one teaches strictly by the government approved text. And even then, one careless speculation and... Boy--Freedom of speech sure is closing down fast. The Palladin Press and the Oliver Stone cases are really disturbing. If you can be held responsible for writing something --or producing a work of art or fiction--which someone then uses --or choses to immitate--in the commission of a crime, then everyone's life suddenly becomes very dangerous, indeed. Does this mean that crime and mystery writers will be feeling the pinch next, since they do write about and often explain how crimes are committed. Sounding more like Stalinist Russia every day. And I'm not talking about Communism, either. sno0wl DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
