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The Sedition Act of 1798
14 July 1798 | Our Founders

Posted on 06/23/2004 8:57:17 PM PDT by AfghanIraqVeteran

An Act in addition to the act, entitled "An act for the punishment of certain crimes against the United States. "


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To: FreedomCalls

Read the language of the PATRIOT Acts.

The Sedition Acts are alaive and well.


21 posted on 06/24/2004 3:48:09 AM PDT by eno_
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To: Ciexyz

It was repealed when Jefferson and the Democratic-Republicans came to power in 1800.


22 posted on 06/25/2004 8:00:21 PM PDT by abt87 (Liberals aren't stupid...they can still beat Koko the monkey in chess)
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To: AfghanIraqVeteran
Are you serious?

If this was in effect under the Klinton regime, most of us posting here would be in concentration camps now.

23 posted on 06/25/2004 8:01:46 PM PDT by Mulder (Those who would give up liberty for temporary security, deserve neither -- Ben Franklin)
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