--- Peter D'Souza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > When one wants to censor someone and still hold to > the high principle of opposing censorship, all one >needs to do is threaten a lawsuit against perpetrators >of "hate-filled writings" and those who engage in >"name calling". It's an old little trick commonly >practiced in North America. >
I think this is a good point. The fact that we have the right to sue someone for defamation is a good thing. This is the only recourse available to us against malicious false accusations and libelous innuendo being resorted to on a daily basis in this forum. So Vivek, this is a good option available to us against incitement of hatred against individuals and groups by religious and ideological extremists. This individual right is not regarded as censorship by any great democratic constitution such as that of the U.S. and India. Cheers, Santosh _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
