- McJobs and Workers -

Defamation. Not Free Speech

Posted by: Jeff ( Australia ) on April 09, 1997 at 21:20:41:

In Reply to: People have a right to express their views and expose the company posted by Cathy on April 09, 1997 at 11:16:03:

Dear Cathy, this case has had worldwide attention but most of the relevant information can be found in the court transcripts. If you scroll through the defendants opening speech or look under the press release pages you should see the incident regarding the printing of the leaflets. I think Mcds called rebuttal witnesses in regards to the 14 ex workers. My initial point was you would think with all the supposed negatives in working for them they could have got a lot more people. 14 out of 4 stores I believe testified for the defendants. Have a look under the employment summary in the plaintiff volumes for a detailed summary. It makes an interesting argument. You are assumimg all of the points in regards to ex employees. Could it be that some actually liked the job and did not feel exploited?. In regards to your statement "Whatever the reasons, it doesnt mean its not true the Mcds expoilts its workers" it could and has been argued that they dont. I guess the judge will sort this and the other issues out. In regards to the anarchist statements I believe its offensive to most ordinary working people to label yourself a critic of the current system and still enjoy the benefits that go along with living in a free country such as England. I mean the ordinary workers are paying for Mr Morris via their taxes to live in his current lifestyle. I'm sure an argument could be made that Mr Morris is exploiting the workers. If Albanina is not yet an anarchist country it must be right on the edge. The McCANCER statement is not satire and is not a joke. How can you joke about something as serious as cancer. Have you ever seen a loved one die of cancer? I can assure you its not funny. Your comments regarding the usual exploitation, animals etc etc are not based on a balanced argument. Please take the time to read both sides of the equation. Lets all not be judge, jury & executioner prior to the umpires decision. I would be happy to debate each point as it arises & being the gentlemen that I am you may if you wish pick the first subject.



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