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Originally Posted by Hugh
Whilst in principle I am against these sort of Bills, how could you be extradited to the US for just having a point of view?
Also, in the 'spirit of free speech', shouldn't people post if they think if it is a good or a bad idea?
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lol, yeah your so right, and i did mind type that but it just didn't make it to my fingers. so by all means please say why its a good idea.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hugh
Whilst in principle I am against these sort of Bills, how could you be extradited to the US for just having a point of view?
Also, in the 'spirit of free speech', shouldn't people post if they think if it is a good or a bad idea?
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16810312
"Holidaymakers have been warned to watch their words after two friends were refused entry to the US on security grounds after a tweet.
Before his trip, Leigh Van Bryan wrote that he was going to "destroy America".
He insisted he was referring to simply having a good time - but was sent home."
To point i'm trying make is that the bill is so loosly worded, to the effect that ANYTHING they feel is a threat to american interests can be acted on, when have america not felt threatened? take the stand your ground law for example.