So if "Offence is always taken, not given" as the Senator states, why not repeal the libel laws as well?
So if "Offence is always taken, not given" as the Senator states, why not repeal the libel laws as well? Let anyone say anything about anyone or anything. By his standards, if I were to refer to him as "a dangerously bigotted senile moron" (which would be libelous if I were to do so), he should have no recourse.
After all, what is good for the goose...
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-07/leyonhjelm-roberts-tell-insiders-18c-racial-discrimination-act/7698252
After all, what is good for the goose...
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-07/leyonhjelm-roberts-tell-insiders-18c-racial-discrimination-act/7698252
If I met this bloke, I'd ask him "Would I be in trouble for what I think or only for what I say?"
ReplyDeleteAnd if he answers "Only what you say, why?
I'd reply "Good, 'cos I think you're a fucking moron"
Oh are you expecting THIS David Leyonhjelm, to not be a hypocrite? Alas, I have some bad news for you: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/video/2016/jun/30/the-chaser-pranks-david-leyonhjelm-by-making-him-his-own-wicked-camper-video
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ReplyDeleteOh no, I'm not expecting that -'just demonstrating the ludicrous nature of his position. Actually, you could rearrange the last clause, and be just as valid, in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteRob Masters Fair point.
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