UK quackery on trial


	UK quackery on trial

JohnWaterman

12-26-2008 7:13 AM

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12-26-2008 11:04 AM

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiropractic

12-28-2008 3:39 AM

JohnWaterman

If you are on Facebook, then please join the group For Simon Singh and Free Speech - Against the BCA Libel Claim to show your support and also to keep up with the latest news on this very important case for reality.

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