GRGR Re: German sadism

[James Kyllo]

cfa
>As much as I vehemently disagree with what Irving has to say, let
>him air it and face the consequences of studied
>responses....

> At 12:26 PM -0500 4/11/00, Spencer Thiel wrote:
> <  But the
> >idea that other historians who don't agree with him can prevent his
> >work from coming to press is nothing less than fascist.

The case was not about whether Irving can or cannot air his views.  Irving
brought the case himself, suing Deborah Lipschutz and Penguin books for
libel.  While the result may (further) tarnish his reputation and make it
more difficult for him to find a publisher; the trial had nothing whatsoever
to do censoring him.

You can read the judgement here: http://www.focal.org/judg.html  , it's very
interesting.

best

James