Originally posted by inimalist
People should not be allowed to sue for mental anguishfinancial compensation must be for demonstrable losses
I cordially disagree. Especially when concerning such a grave matter as this.
That being said, however, I do believe the verdict of eleven million dollars to be ridiculous and rather....overtly cruel.
Originally posted by debbiejo
Don't trample on peoples rights.
If no demonstrable harm is being done, people should have the right to express themselves in any way
Originally posted by Melcórë
I cordially disagree. Especially when concerning such a grave matter as this.That being said, however, I do believe the verdict of eleven million dollars to be ridiculous and rather....overtly cruel.
I personally, as a human being, think the Phelps are the worst of the lowest form of scum.
I don't necessarily even agree that there is no demonstrable harm in the case, I just think the verdict is for an invalid justification.
And ya, 11 million.... What was the last lawsuit a neonazi demonstration got hit with... (I actually don't know)
Originally posted by inimalistThen it will be desided by law. Just because you don't like the effects of one, whether ill used or not, it still would take away the rights of others to say so. To complain about that right will effect others.
If no demonstrable harm is being done, people should have the right to express themselves in any way
Originally posted by InnerRise
I say they want to ruin someone's funeral....they should have to pay for it..........figuratively and literally.anata wa wakarimasu ka.....
Freedom of speech covers "ruining someone's day".
It doesn't make what they are doing right, the government or the court system have no business getting involved in peoples' enjoyment of their outings.
Originally posted by debbiejo
Then it will be desided by law. Just because you don't like the effects of one, whether ill used or not, it still would take away the rights of others to say so. To complain about that right will effect others.
I don't understand what you are saying... I am not saying people can't complain, in fact I am for very loud and boisterious complaining.
I am saying that for a court, and thus the government, to have the right to take away an individual's hard earned money in penance, they must be able to show that it is in equal amount to the damage being done. If no damage can be shown, no penance can be afflicted.
Originally posted by inimalistI am saying that for a court, and thus the government, to have the right to take away an individual's hard earned money in penance, they must be able to show that it is in equal amount to the damage being done. If no damage can be shown, no penance can be afflicted.
I'm sorry, if you can afford an $11 million fine, that was not hard earned money
I don't understand what you are saying... I am not saying people can't complain, in fact I am for very loud and boisterous complaining.
You said:In stating this, is taking rights away from the people. It doesn't matter what side you are on or not. If you feel differently then it will be decided, but to do away with this, is to do away with all our rights in this respect.[Quote]People should not be allowed to sue for mental anguish