| From: | GKoth2258@***.com |
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| Subject: | Re: Why U.S. Censorship effect those outside the country... |
| Date: | Tue, 12 Dec 1995 14:01:20 -0500 |
Steps onto the maligned soapbox...
First item, we all have to remember that budget-speak in our homes and in
government, regardless of where, is very different. In our own budget, when
we say we will cut spending on compact discs, that means instead of spending
$50, you spend $40. Now with government, you always factor in a percentage
of spending growth. Cutting spending is instead of Medicaid growing 11%, it
only grows 9%. That's a government budget cut.
Now onto the proposed telecommunications bill. Our Fearless Leader is right;
US Censorship _WILL_ affect everyone on this list, directly or indirectly.
And yes, other Western countries may soon follow, depending on how
successful it is.
Mr. Hughes, you cited racism and slavery as an example of how the US lags
behind. Perhaps yes. And that Canada only has harmless moderates to worry
about. That is likely true, as it appears that a conservative in Europe is
the equivalent of a left of center moderate in the US. But back to the
racism issue. France just recently passed an anti-terrorism law that gives
broad powers to law enforcement. What does it allow them to do? They can
now go into any Arab community, search every building, any one who looks
suspicious, and all without any search warrants. If you look French, they
leave you alone. Look like an Arab, you get hassled. ALL BECAUSE YOU LOOK
LIKE AN ARAB!! Now, if that isn't the state sanctioned racism, then I don't
know what is.
Please don't take this a direct insult Mr. Hughes, or really, anyone else
outside the US. It is just that I am getting very fed up with Europeans
(Canadians tend to be quiet) being high and mighty, that they are somehow of
superior moral fiber than us barbaric Americans. That's complete bullshit.
In any case, Mr. Hayden, you should be happy. I have sent off several emails
to members of Congress, and have sent off for information about the EFF.
Steps down from the pulpit...
Exits list.member.grumpy mode...
Covers self in flame-retardent blanket...
Erik
