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Thousands call for Turing apology

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Old 31-08-2009, 7:35 AM   #1
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Post Thousands call for Turing apology

Writer Ian McEwan is among thousands of people calling for a posthumous government apology to World War II code breaker Alan Turing.
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Old 31-08-2009, 5:54 PM   #2
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Re: Thousands call for Turing apology

It sounded like a good idea until i saw that Peter Tatchell is "backing" it - he'd back anything to draw attention to himself.
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Old 01-09-2009, 11:36 AM   #3
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Re: Thousands call for Turing apology

Irrespective of your views on Mr Tatchell you may wish to reflect that without Mr Turing we may not actually be able to post our views on the matter.

Just a thought on a Tuesday....

Anthony
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