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To: js1138

Can't even public figures sue for defamation if they can prove malice and reckless disregard of the truth And certainly the Killian family could sue.


56 posted on 09/14/2004 5:17:09 PM PDT by fightinJAG ("Tell the truth. The Pajama People are watching you.")
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To: fightinJAG

I think lots of people could sue. Even better, we should find out how to file complaints against our local CBS affiliates with the FCC.


64 posted on 09/14/2004 5:19:43 PM PDT by js1138 (Speedy architect of perfect labyrinths.)
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To: fightinJAG

And the Killians weren't public untildan started lying about him.


67 posted on 09/14/2004 5:22:17 PM PDT by Robert A Cook PE (I can only donate monthly, but Kerry's ABBCNNBCBS continue to lie every day!)
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To: fightinJAG
Can't even public figures sue for defamation if they can prove malice and reckless disregard of the truth And certainly the Killian family could sue.

Yes, even public figures can sue (and recover) if the slander is sufficiently egregious. Here the bar is lower because the Killians haven't sought the public limelight - it has been thrust upon them; however, in this case it is not they but Bush who has been slandered.

93 posted on 09/14/2004 6:00:14 PM PDT by KevinB
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