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Entries from June 2005

Deborah Doherty of Make Poverty History: Sunday Sequence

June 15th, 2005 · No Comments

This is the text of my original email to BBC Sunday Sequence on June 6th:
“Congratulations on including in your Make Poverty History panel Kendra Okonski, who represents clearly the most sensible viewpoint on the subject of poverty. It may be easier to believe that we can ‘make poverty history’ by simply canceling debt and [...]

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Schiavo: the autopsy report

June 15th, 2005 · No Comments

Those who demonised Michael Schiavo should be damned ashamed of themselves. In the light of this morning’s autopsy report, I want to remind you of some of the things said by the people who wanted to circumvent Michael Schiavo’s authority to speak on behalf of his wife Terri at the time, and contrast them [...]

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Why libertarians everywhere should welcome the Jackson verdict

June 13th, 2005 · No Comments

Because Jackson is weird. And yet, even despite his being so weird, despite his living a lifestyle that could cause some to raise eyebrows, he was acquitted of all ten charges against him today.
That says something about the United States justice system which should stand in its favor with libertarians, and it is this: [...]

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Persecution of the adult entertainment industry

June 3rd, 2005 · No Comments

Question:
Why is the adult entertainment industry the victim of constant attacks by nosey, interfering, condescending legislators? What possible motive could there be to make life difficult for those who sell sex?
I am sick of hearing about the fundamental human rights of individuals being stomped over by people who find themselves in a position which [...]

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