[veronica]

Do you seriously think people like Ann Coulter, (or other famous people) force a retraction of every false story written about them? If that were so, Cameron Diaz or Angelina Jolie (just to name two people constantly in the gossip columns) would be doing nothing but spending time with lawyers. On what basis would Ann demand a retraction? I think she would have to sue for slander, then prove malice, yada yada yada. Do you have any idea how this stuff works??

And by the way, it's "tryst" not "trist." :)

[Peach]

Oh, one would think Ann would find a way to mention in a public appearance that it is not true that she's dating a young boy barely out of his teens. She needn't go to the lengths you described.

[Iowa Granny]

Thanks for pointing out the typo. Preview would be my friend, if I'd allow it.

How could Sam possibly know it isn't true if there's no retraction. I understand there are things people in the news let slide. I also understand there are other things they would NEVER let slide.

Sam's going to come up with a retraction for me, I just know he would never make a claim without evidence. Freepers don't do that. Do they?