Atkinson graciously allows free speech
posted by Chris Prior, 3 Feb 2010
After only a few hours of public outrage at his most recent attempt to limit free speech, Michael Atkinson has backed down. He has promised to repeal the legislation after the election, and not enforce it during this electoral period. Given the Rann Government's history of sticking to election promises (for example, regarding the banning of political advertising with public funds) we're not going to forget this ill-fated attack on civil liberties by the people who should be representing us.
Whether or not you trust Mr Atkinson to keep his word, this is an example of the kind of power the people can have over government. Mr Atkinson and his party have been handed a humiliating reminder of just how reliant they are on staying in the people's good graces.
Let's keep up the fight, keep up the pressure, and keep working toward another "humiliating" backdown from Mr Atkinson.
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My name is Chris Prior, and I'm a Gamer4Croydon.
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