I can't help thinking this is a mistake. It will be used by the BMP leadership to show that they are being 'oppressed', and may well increase their support in some areas.
If they have broken the law, take them to court, but asking people to confirm in writing that they won't break the law is not something we normally do in this country and I think if it was asked of other groups we would find it disturbing.
Abusing civil liberities to defeat those who would restrict them may be tempting, but its not something I feel comfortable with.
There may be details to this story not included in the published message, so i'll reserve judgement.
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Date: 2009-06-23 01:50 pm (UTC)If they have broken the law, take them to court, but asking people to confirm in writing that they won't break the law is not something we normally do in this country and I think if it was asked of other groups we would find it disturbing.
Abusing civil liberities to defeat those who would restrict them may be tempting, but its not something I feel comfortable with.
There may be details to this story not included in the published message, so i'll reserve judgement.