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Old 10-17-16, 07:34 AM   #5564
Oberon
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Originally Posted by STEED View Post
I would not bother getting hot under the collar over that one due to the fact you can put up any old petition as long as you have four backers. I used to work with a guy who wanted to put up a petition demanding the British government come clean about secret worm holes in time and space, he couldn't get four backers wonder why.

Most of these petitions do not reach the number to be vetted by a panel who decide if Parliament should debate it. And even if it did the chance of it being passed is less than 1%.
It's more who put it up that's the problem...sad indication of the people in politics.
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