Wonder when Michael Schiavo is going to SUE someones ass??

OneTwentyoNine

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Mon Mar-21-05 06:40 PM
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Wonder when Michael Schiavo is going to SUE someones ass??

Its one thing to have an opinion about whats going on but how many people are going to use the media to call this guy a murderer??

DeLay did it,now some brownshirt right to life punk did it nation wide on Hannity's radio show. I know there is a lot going on in his life but I wouldn't tolerate that kind of shit if I were him.

He should have his lawyer start filing defamation/slander suits immediately.Huh,its all on tape or video,impossible for the person accused of slander to back out. Do it.....

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CottonBear

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Mon Mar-21-05 06:41 PM
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1. Can he sue all of the Repub reps who slandered him last night?

It was disgusting to hear them trash the poor man. Jesus Christ, it was mean and nasty.

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MikeG

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Mon Mar-21-05 06:43 PM
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2. No. If you say it on the floor of Congress you are immune from suit.

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POAS

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Mon Mar-21-05 06:45 PM
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4. But I believe most of them repeated their remarks

in the MSM outside of the Senate.

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MikeG

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Mon Mar-21-05 06:47 PM
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5. That would be different.

Then you run into the NY Times v. Sullivan requirement of actual mailice.

A Reckless disregard standard which is hard to meet.

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mattclearing

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Mon Mar-21-05 07:23 PM
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8. Whether you win is not the point.

The point is to show them that they will be held accountable for their lies and hyperbolic vitriol.

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POAS

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Mon Mar-21-05 07:51 PM
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10. I don't know that these tests

would be that hard to prove in this case.

They obviously have a malicious intent with regards to Schiavo's matrimonial prerogatives with regard to making decisions about his wife's medical care. The reckless disregard of Terri's wishes may also be a point to persue.

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CottonBear

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Tue Mar-22-05 11:36 AM
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11. No shit? I had no idea. n/t

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HockeyMom

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Mon Mar-21-05 06:44 PM
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3. Chatters

Right to Lifers WILL call ANYBODY a murderer who pulls plug on another person, even WITH a Living Will and Health Proxy. Several called me that. SICK, SICK, SICK, CRUEL PEOPLE. They are running our Country now. God save America.

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Warpy

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Mon Mar-21-05 07:05 PM
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6. he can sue pundits, his ex inlaws, and televangelist screamers.

Congress has thoughtfully exempted themselves from having to obey any laws or observe common decency.

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mattclearing

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Mon Mar-21-05 07:21 PM
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7. I said yesterday he needs to sue everyone.

John Kerry should have sued for libel with that global test bullshit the second the electoral college tallied.

Maybe this guy will sue.

We need people to start dragging these pigfuckers into court.

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flpoljunkie

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Mon Mar-21-05 07:26 PM
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9. Delay is scum who even accused Judge Greer of "trying to kill Schiavo."

How utterly tragic that a bottom feeder like Delay is calling the shots in Congress!

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