Good point. Screw big business. They can spare $1M. It's chump change to them, right?
So, let me get this straight. You're not *really* worried about the affect of this lawsuit on the taxpayers of Fresno, because you quickly threw away that argument when I challenged it. Now your position has evolved to one of general displeasure with the idea of any defamation lawsuit and its affect on insurance companies? You are more concerned about that than the damage done to Free Republic through the slanderous statements made by an official speaking on behalf of the city of Fresno?
The haughty tone of your responses to other posters leads me to believe you'd be the first one screaming for a lawsuit if someone slandered you in such a manner that could affect your livelihood and reputation.