On Mon, 14 Jul 2003 23:14:15 GMT, Dick Morris
<richard.a.morris@boeing.com> wrote:


>> > >
>> > > The Dick Headed Moron has spoken..
>> >
>> >
>> > You need to talk to an attorney about internet libel law.
>>
>> I cannot be accused of libel for telling the truth.
>>
>> Try a dictionary.... cheaper than lawyers and it will tell you the same...
>
>Here are a few of the many relevant articles you can find on the net:
>
>http://www.hawaiilawyer.com/alerts/alert_05_15_02.htm
>
Please explain the similarities between saying someone is an
asshole and someone is a thief and a crook.


>http://www.english.upenn.edu/~afilre...yberspace.html

Please explain the similarities between saying someone is an
asshole and saying that someone molested young boys.

>
>http://www-ec.njit.edu/~walshd/001215CYBERLAW.html

Please explain the similarities between saying someone is an
asshole and saying that they took bribes.

>
>http://www.cyberlibel.com./liabilit.html


>
>They will tell you a lot more about internet libel than you can find in
>any dictionary. I would strongly advise that you read them and then
>talk to an attorney before you say any more.

I've no doubt that US lawyers would dearly love to get some of
the internet pie for themselves by turning it into a legal quagmire,
but the fact is, telling someone that they are an asshole has never
been grounds for legal action. Telling them that they aren't terribly
bright hasn't been either, especially if they aren't terribly bright.
Telling the truth is not grounds for legal action. Attempting to
stifly discussion through such threats, especially in a newsgroup
devoted to discussion is rather reprehensible, however.