Slapp Lawsuits, The Way to Go?

From: Mike Miller (mmiller@pcsia.com)
Date: Fri Apr 28 2000 - 23:30:59 EDT


>> Subject: Lest We Think We Have Free Speech

>It is considered a NORMAL thing to defend oneself. Since the
>coal industry does not lie down when attacked they are
>acting NORMALLY.

>A defense is a NORMAL thing.

So is (or was) Free Speech and a full examination of the facts and opinions
surrounding an issue. If these type of SLAPP, Strategic Lawsuits Against
Public Participation, lawsuits become acceptable in our society, you can
kiss the First Admendment good bye.

Mike Miller

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