From: Alan and Carmel Brain <aebrain@w...>
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 15:31:51 +1100
Subject: Re: [Very OT Indeed] ACT Bill Of Rights
I've just created a new list on yahoogroups. Please do NOT mail on the gzg-l list regarding this. It's about politics, and an area where a lot of people have very strong opinions, so will probably end up in a flame-fest despite my best intentions. The reason I'm posting on this list is because I particularly value the opinions of people on it, much as I may disagree with many of them. I've been selected (by lottery) as a representative at a mini-convention to discuss whether the Australian Capital Territory needs a Bill of Rights or not - and if so, what form it should take. I'm therefore canvassing other people who can give me *evidence* to back up either proposition. Such evidence could include: How well does your country do with/without such a bill? What effect does having/not having such a bill have on your daily life? How did your country end up with a Bill ( For example, the US Bill of Rights has portions directly lifted from the British Bill of Rights 1688). URLs are strongly encouraged - if you have an opinion, please back it up with concrete evidence if you can. Newspaper stories, links to legislation, etc.