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In article <7fhog7$jb5@bonkers.taronga.com>,
Peter da Silva <peter@taronga.com> wrote:
>In article <B341E69C96682F516@cara.demon.co.uk>,
>Peter Ceresole <peter@cara.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>>One of the more famous incidents in the print world was when Scallywag
>>libelled John Major. He threatened to sue for libel any newsagent that sold
>>the edition that contained the libellous story. They all refused to sell
>>it, and Scallywag collapsed.
>
>It's not only insane but it only protects people with deep pockets and a
>bully pulpit. Joy. And I thought US law was screwed up.

You've heard of, "Mad dogs and Englishmen..." Peter?  :-)

What amazes me is they seem to have tough libel laws, but they're 
the home for the worst trash newspapers in the world.

(we've got our share, but they've refined it to a virtual Art Form)


Chuck Demas
Needham, Mass.

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