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Finnish MP convicted for saying homosexuality is ‘developmental disorder’ (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] teyrnon@sh.itjust.works 0 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Do you believe you can trust the authorities to ascribe what is a lie? Hold on, tell Palestine.

[–] MrSulu@lemmy.ml 1 points 8 hours ago

It doesn't work at all currently as there is no downside that they can't talker voters out of.
Make it an offence (as appears to be the case with Finland) and then it's in the hands of impartial courts who themselves are subject to scrutiny and legal tests.