I have to say, if there's one thing I admire above all others, it is the
English common law. If there's one thing I admire just after that, it's the
first amendment. Priceless treasures both.
Regards
HJR
"Daniel Morgan" <damorgan_at_x.washington.edu> wrote in message
news:1086495920.834064_at_yasure...
> Howard J. Rogers wrote:
>
> > Even worse is the tactic, employed by one, which runs like this "If you
> > criticise my technical knowledge, I will contact *your employers* and
> > threaten *them* with a law suit. See how long you remain employed after
> > that". Fortunately, every employer I've heard of subjected to that kind
of
> > approach says "Get lost, you obvious weirdo". But that the approach is
made
> > in the first place indicates "badness" of the first order.
> >
> > Best regards,
> > HJR
>
> Just so you know ... in the United States freedom of speech protects
> you if you express a personal opinion about someone in a public forum
> provided your statement is not an incitement to violence or a
> reference to criminal behavior.
>
> On the other hand ... calling one's employer and trying to get them
> fired ... or calling firms they contract to and trying to get them
> to breach a contract is actionable and very large settlements have
> been awarded.
>
> People living in glass houses should refrain from throwing stones.
>
> --
> Daniel Morgan
> damorgan_at_x.washington.edu
> (replace 'x' with a 'u' to reply)
>
Received on Sat Jun 05 2004 - 23:45:04 CDT
