Proposed legislation will outlaw possession of images such as “material featuring violence that is, or appears to be, life-threatening or is likely to result in serious and disabling injury”.
And just like that, the UK got a whole lot less free.
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The UK is a shining beacon for those with “good intentions” on the route not to take.
Comment by Linda — August 30, 2006 @ 9:14 pm
I highly disagree with your assesment. I have blogged about the issue here.
Comment by Eugenia — August 30, 2006 @ 10:48 pm
When anyone mentions children’s safety or terrorists people will give up just about anything to be safe, or at least make themsleves feel safer.
Comment by mikesum32 — August 31, 2006 @ 12:34 am