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By Andy McCue

Published: Monday 04 July 2005


Name

Tim. Pickford-Jones


Location

Newcastle upon Tyne


Occupation

IT Manager


Comment

If this man failed to declare pending litigation, and it was presumably a question on his application form as it certaily is on ours, then the company has every right to dismiss him, as he was in breach of contract.

He should not be surprised that his now widely publicised beliefs, that run counter to his employment, have got him into hot water. I think he missed the point terribly if hie thinks that taking time off and going on TV was the reason for his sacking.

If he wishes to wage war against society and "The Establishment" then he will find that he will be an early casualty. Human rights? What about the rights of those who work and give of themselves to produce the items whose copyright this man thinks he can plunder at will?



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