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Re: I think McDonalds have been abused!

Posted by: Steven ( UK ) on June 19, 1997 at 21:34:05:

In Reply to: I think McDonalds have been abused! posted by Robin Waite on June 19, 1997 at 20:47:58:

> McDonalds. Bullies? Surely it is not correct,

Look at the facts - McDonald's have a long history of abusing the legal system to bully critics and other companies.

> in a democratic country, that anyone should have the right to gain
> credence by losing in court action against anyone else, big or small.
The McLibel 2 haven't gained credence for lossing - get real!
The verdict demonstrates what we already knew - that the legal system
is biased towards those with money and influence.

> If that is the case, maybe I could falsely accuse the pair of them of
> some heinous crime and then ride on the swell of media publicity when
> they are found innocent.

The evidence in the trial vindicated the critisisms and if you think that Bell's judgement means that McDonald's is innocent of the accusations then you really need to open you eyes and read a little about the UK libel laws.



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