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Back to basics: The principles of freedom are eternal. Our legacy of freedom will endure only so long as we understand and apply those principles. (Constitution).
America's Founders gave us a Constitutional Republic. Because of them, we were born free. Nevertheless, we could die as slaves because we have, as a people, lost sight of basic truths:
1. Freedom cannot exist without morality. The phrase immoral free men makes no more sense than dry water. Unless we have sufficient character and moral fortitude, we will not be able to govern ourselves.
When morality declines, the abuse of rights increases and more government is necessary. Just as criminals need jailers and domesticated animals need herdsmen, an immoral citizenry needs a police state. If we ever abandon our morality and adopt instead the law of the jungle, ...
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- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest May 1, 2002 700+ words
UK's government has issued draft of new Communications Bill that will remove restrictions on creation of a single ITV operator and free the way...
- Telecoms shareholders slap suit on UPC.(Brief Article)
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest May 1, 2002 700+ words
...former shareholders of telecoms group Cignal Global Communications. Shareholders claim UPC failed to honour certain option rights granted in connection with acquisition of Cignal by UPC subsidiary Priority Telecom. UPC (Netherlands; +31/20 778 9840...
- UK government urges regulator to split BT.(British Telecom)(Brief Article)
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest May 1, 2002 700+ words
UK government has pressed telecom regulator Oftel to split incumbent operator British Telecom (BT) in a bid to encourage competition and growth...
- Hong Kong production company floats.(Milkyway Image on Hong Kong Growth...
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest May 1, 2002 700+ words
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- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest May 1, 2002 700+ words
...has bought Scandinavian TV broadcasting rights to Tyson/Lewis fight. MTG will broadcast...satellite pay TV operator BSkyB has bought rights to the title fight from Germany's EM...expects to make from worldwide sales of rights.
- Asia World Cup satellite scam.(Brief Article)
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest May 1, 2002 700+ words
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- New free German TV channel launched.(Tele 5 Channel introduced by Tele Munchen,...
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest May 1, 2002 700+ words
...programming in 2002. Tele Munchen is the biggest programme rights holder in Germany after KirchMedia, but it has reduced its...although any buyer must be approved by Kloiber, who holds veto rights on the sale. (See also EM.TV's resurrection on track under...
- Funding increase for Austrian film agency. (Law & Regulation).
- Newspaper article from: Screen Digest July 1, 2002 700+ words
Austrian government has substantially increased funding for Austrian Film Institute (AFI...films a year, and wishes especially to encourage younger talent. Government is also keen to encourage secondary markets for films, including a...