[aMorePerfectUnion]

“So why is it illegal for me to blackmail you for $10,000? “

Contracts are to be entered into freely and not under coercion. In blackmail, coercion prevents a free contract.

But we really shouldn’t call it “blackmail” - that is stereotype of blacks. Perhaps greymail.

[Bob]

I find it amazing (maybe I shouldn’t) that such a simple concept is apparently beyond the grasp of a law professor.

[Cyber Liberty]

I’ve always preferred “Extortion.”

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But we really shouldn’t call it “blackmail” - that is stereotype of blacks. Perhaps greymail.

That's RACIST!!!