Quote:
|
Originally Posted by seretogis
What a surprise that smooth is the only one to think this lawsuit has any merit at all.
This is not a serious claim for damages, and the courts are not to be used for social protest or to simply "send a message." Letter-writing campaigns send messages -- not lawyers and frivolous lawsuits.
|
I specifically pointed out that the case didn't have merit.
Please don't drag the discussion down by trying to put me in a personal bad light.
If you did so accidentally, I forgive you.
If you are doing so on purpose, please refrain in the future.
jb2000, I see your point. But my frustration with other means of resistance leads me to side with the plaintiff. I can agree with you that it might not be "right" in various ways, but I must admit that it feels good to spray-paint on the wall when the institution won't answer the legitimate concers of some people it's affecting (although I can see your point of the utility of light-hearted programming--I think the plaintiff would agree too, after all he was watching it, but maybe you he and I would agree to look at the overall trend with skepticism).
rekna, the loser in a civil matter pays the bills. If you think that court fees and fines are not sufficient to cover the costs, I don't know the answer that would convince you. But we should operate under the assumption that the courthouse knows its operating costs and charges sufficiently. If not, then they need to raise their prices.
In terms of the cases waiting in the wings, don't worry. This case is not going to take up courtroom time. It will be rejected before by a magistrate or ended by summary judgement. If you've ever been involved with a civil case, remember that there are a number of things that occur before it even takes up the time of the court. As far as the guy is concerned, his filing has already served its purpose.
The only time he's taken from the court (and its costs), was the 5 minutes it took for the clerk to file and charge him the fee. Cases don't automatically or even quickly take up the courts' airspace.