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Simon Singh Stops Writing His Column To Focus On Fighting 'Bogus' Libel Suit
from the bogus-bogus-bogus dept
We've written before about the libel fight that Simon Singh is fighting in the UK, where the British Chiropractic Assocation sued him for libel for saying that some of the things that the BCA claimed chiropractors could do were "bogus." Singh, who has a PhD. and has written numerous books about science, was pointing out that the BCA was making claims that had little scientific evidence to back them up -- hence "bogus." Tragically a court focused on the use of that word, suggesting that Singh meant the BCA had engaged in deliberate dishonesty, rather than just aggressive marketing. Because of the amount of time and resources it is taking him to fight this, Singh is now giving up his column in The Guardian, noting just how damaging a ridiculous libel lawsuit can be on individuals.
The only good news out of this is that the lawsuit against Singh has brought about two important forms of backlash:
The only good news out of this is that the lawsuit against Singh has brought about two important forms of backlash:
- A large group of concerned citizens online have actively been debunking claims from the BCA, and getting official investigations started of any chiropractor that makes bogus (yes, bogus) claims about what chiropractors can cure.
- Singh's case has become a focal point in a new, much-needed, effort in the UK to reform libel laws in that country -- where existing laws effectively put the burden on the accused to prove that they didn't libel the other party.
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Man-made laws are more important than scientific ones!
Everybody knows that, at least those who went to law school and not science school.
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Oh for frak's sake
English major FAIL!
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innocent until proven bankrupt
Ted: Iron Maiden?
Bill and Ted: Excellent! [air guitar]
Henry VII: Execute them.
Bill and Ted: Bogus.
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Geller v. Randi
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What Crap
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Uh, nor did anyone say it was the US.
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Re: Oh for frak's sake
Everyone seems eager to defend a trash talker just because he was talking trash against people that are unpopular. He was clearly pandering to the bias of his audience.
Despite all of the gushing fanboys, this guy was acting like he was working for Fox News.
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Chiropractic/Bullshit vs Science Based Medicine/Reality
Very Interesting watch if your've got a spare 20mins.
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Making it worse
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