De facto Official Secrets Act in USA
Free Market News Network
by Joel Skousen
05/30/06
Britain is notorious for its selective denial of free speech and a free press using its 'Official Secrets Act.' Americans used to be proud we were free from such sleight-of-hand maneuvers to restrict liberty. No more. It appears we have, compliments of our erstwhile 'conservative' government, using dubious legal interpretations, a de facto 'state secrets act.' Thinkprogress.org warned this week, 'Be careful what you read.' Not only is it viewed as unlawful to distribute classified material, you can be prosecuted for possessing it, even if you buy and keep a book or newspaper with illegal material inside...
http://www.fmnn.com/Analysis/230/5074/2006-05-30.asp?nid=5074&wid=230
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
by Joel Skousen
05/30/06
Britain is notorious for its selective denial of free speech and a free press using its 'Official Secrets Act.' Americans used to be proud we were free from such sleight-of-hand maneuvers to restrict liberty. No more. It appears we have, compliments of our erstwhile 'conservative' government, using dubious legal interpretations, a de facto 'state secrets act.' Thinkprogress.org warned this week, 'Be careful what you read.' Not only is it viewed as unlawful to distribute classified material, you can be prosecuted for possessing it, even if you buy and keep a book or newspaper with illegal material inside...
http://www.fmnn.com/Analysis/230/5074/2006-05-30.asp?nid=5074&wid=230
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
rudkla - 31. Mai, 16:10
