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... matters with some trepidation! <g>
>> what I feel Travis is suggesting is why even subject yourself to the "risk" >> (his key word) of costly litigation in hopes to "prove" (is what you're
>> suggesting) these FACTS are true regarding fraud, being illegal,
>> unethical or otherwise inappropriate (to quote you, somewhat)?
No question, that is exactly what he is suggesting. One minor point, though, which sometimes isn't so minor. In a libel suit, the plaintiff has to prove that the statement is false; the defendant doesn't have to prove it's true (although in the event, of course, it's sometimes hard to tell the difference).
I have a high pain threshold (hence, a long time runner, including ultra-marathons) and have always been a "risk-taker" (which has resulted in a few broken bones and other injuries). I have tried more than 100 cases to jury verdicts, prosecuted cases which resulted in state prison terms up to life and defended a man charged with the attempted murder of a police officer who was facing life in prison (he was acquitted of all except a few relatively minor charges and got three years). I fear nothing that could come out of a little libel case! <g> Of course, as I said before, it isn't me out-sticking my neck.
>> (Business isn't that slow, is it, Jim żżż <g>)
Naw, my plate's full. Just can't help speaking up for anyone who wants to try to do what's right. I applaud Charles' willingness to even consider this.
----- jim o\-S
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