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Fresno will pay $60,000 to forum
Fresno Bee ^ | 01/13/2004 | Jim Davis

Posted on 01/13/2004 5:47:45 AM PST by Johnny_Cipher

City to retract release calling Free Republic a 'hate group.'

Fresno will pay $60,000 to conservative online forum Free Republic and retract a news release that called the organization a "hate group," according to a settlement agreement released Monday. Free Republic founder Jim Robinson, who lives in Fresno, said he wouldn't have filed the suit if the city had acknowledged its error.

"I think it's unfortunate the city did not retract and apologize immediately after they knew they were in the wrong," Robinson said.

City Attorney Hilda Cantu Montoy said the lawsuit was settled to "avoid the expense and burden of litigation."

"It's not in any way admitting any liability by any party," Montoy said.

(Excerpt) Read more at fresnobee.com ...


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Free Republic; News/Current Events; US: California
KEYWORDS: california; cool; debbiereyes; defamation; fr; freerepublic; fresno; hatespeech; libel; mediabias; nonapology; oppression; oppressivegovernment; settlement; vacation
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To: mtngrl@vrwc
You have mail.
401 posted on 01/14/2004 7:07:15 PM PST by JustAmy (God Bless our Troops, God Bless President Bush and God Bless America)
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To: Saundra Duffy
I agree with you on all points. I am thoroughly disgusted with the way this has played out so far.
402 posted on 01/14/2004 7:22:06 PM PST by Mama_Bear (Lori)
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To: notpoliticallycorewrecked
"When are we suppose to have a check handed to us. I am beginning to wonder if they are going renege (sp) on that also."

Check's in the mail (and received):


Charles Doerksen presenting a copy of the check to Jim Robinson.

403 posted on 01/14/2004 7:25:54 PM PST by Jim Robinson (I don't belong to no organized political party. I'm a Republycan.)
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To: Jim Robinson
I hope that baby is in the bank.

You will have mail.
404 posted on 01/14/2004 7:28:15 PM PST by notpoliticallycorewrecked
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To: mtngrl@vrwc
Thank you. That motorhome tour is kind of an insider joke that is getting a lot of extra mileage.
405 posted on 01/14/2004 7:28:21 PM PST by Jim Robinson (I don't belong to no organized political party. I'm a Republycan.)
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To: notpoliticallycorewrecked
Well, it's in a trust account at the moment.
406 posted on 01/14/2004 7:29:52 PM PST by Jim Robinson (I don't belong to no organized political party. I'm a Republycan.)
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To: Jim Robinson
Congrats, Jim
407 posted on 01/14/2004 7:31:00 PM PST by MileHi
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To: Jim Robinson
Best wishes from an old-timer. I hear you're going to be touring the country in that Winnebago -- we'd like to see you.
408 posted on 01/14/2004 7:38:08 PM PST by Bryan
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To: Bryan
Thank you, Bryan.
409 posted on 01/14/2004 7:55:33 PM PST by Jim Robinson (I don't belong to no organized political party. I'm a Republycan.)
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To: new cruelty
How about this:

Dear Fresnobee people,
The difference between Free Republic and your paper is that most Free Republic participants know what prevent children form doing.

1) Children may not play with guns.
2) Children may not drive cars.
3) Children, pretending to be adults, may not write articles or commentary containing hate speech for newspapers. Even if they do write such articles an adult will say "thanks" and hang it on the refrigerator with a magnet where it will stay just for the family. It certainly would not be published in a public newspaper.


Regards
John S.
410 posted on 01/14/2004 9:12:55 PM PST by JSteff
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To: Jim Robinson
This is so kewl JimRob! Congratulations and very well done. :-)
411 posted on 01/14/2004 9:15:13 PM PST by amom
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To: MeekOneGOP
Good for FR!
412 posted on 01/14/2004 9:36:36 PM PST by WaterDragon (GWB is The MAN!)
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To: new cruelty; Jim Robinson
"They were totally out of control," Robinson said. "They need to get some adults over there."

With the liberal Democrats, whether it's the Clinton White House or the Dean campaign, or nearly anything else they nose their way into, there always seems to be a distinct lack of adult supervision.

413 posted on 01/14/2004 9:46:04 PM PST by Lancey Howard
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; TEXOKIE
ping
414 posted on 01/14/2004 10:03:19 PM PST by amom (my feeble attempt at posting an image...fingers crossed I don't get the horrid red x)
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To: Carry_Okie
what's the difference between Fresno and a bowl of yogurt? The yogurt is a living culture
415 posted on 01/14/2004 10:40:20 PM PST by 7MMmag (i'm big and fat...call me "hugh")
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To: JohnathanRGalt
It's normally a good idea not to post DU links in FR threads.

You have Freep mail.
416 posted on 01/15/2004 4:05:58 AM PST by OXENinFLA
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To: Jim Robinson
Charles Doerksen is a hunk . . . and the other guy in the picture ain't bad either! Go, FreeRepublic!!
417 posted on 01/15/2004 12:43:56 PM PST by Saundra Duffy (For victory & freedom!!!)
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To: Saundra Duffy
Amen to your post Saundra! They are not holding up their side of the agreement it seems to me.
418 posted on 01/15/2004 2:29:37 PM PST by ladyinred (W/04)
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To: Jim Robinson
Glad to finally read your response to the Fresno Bee article. I thought this is what happened, but didn't see these posts until just now. What can we expect from the liberal media around here! Figures. I also think that the rest of the media is at fault along with the city if they haven't released the agreed to retraction. The press was more than happy to jump out there immediately when the HRC sent out their release. They were there with reporters and cameras that very night, and at the picnic. Dead silence now from them! Gee, I wonder if they are biased? :-)
419 posted on 01/15/2004 2:35:57 PM PST by ladyinred (W/04)
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To: lepton
Can someone please tell me why the City of Fresno NEEDS a Human Relations Commission?

What I heard the former mayor state is that several years ago, the city was having problems in the Hmong community with rival gangs, and they were set up to mediate those problems and bring the citizen's closer together. I see they have accomplished this. Right!!!! Once something like this is set up, they tend to stay part of the bureaucracy forever in spite of the fact that their stated mission is far from the activities they are engaged in.

420 posted on 01/15/2004 2:43:25 PM PST by ladyinred (W/04)
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