Of course, suing ain't necessarily winning.

They shouldn't take away the right to sue. Sheesh! You're so hot for freedom in the other thread, then here you want to casually throw away a fairly fundamental freedom? Redress of grievances or whatever it's called?

One person's "frivolous" is another person's sincere injury. What they maybe should do is tort reform. Ol' Hoss had a great idea in the other thread about that. Also, there could maybe be a mechanism for directed verdicts - the judge can limit or overturn results similar to what they can do now in favor of a criminal defendant. I hate trial lawyers, and I sure don't just want to make sure they don't lose business, but you start limiting the right to sue, and SOMEBODY has to make a potentially unfair decision taking away that freedom for redress of grievance.

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker 

You really have a twisted way of viewing things. I didn't say they should take away the right to sue. Did I? No. I am saying it seems like we Americans think if we don't like something, rather than do something about it, we hire an attorney.

There is definitely a place for litigation, however, not every place is for litigation. There should be a line drawn somewhere.

If I sell hot coffee, I shouldn't have to worry about my FREEDOM being taken away by some clumsily person who spills it on themselves. Use your freedom to not be a dipstick and be careful with what you already know is HOT coffee.


This lady who was burnt, it could have been a sincere injury. But if I cut my arm with a knife, I don't think that gives me the right to sue the manufacturer. Just the same, if someone robs you and you cause them physical pain, I don't think it's right that the burglar can sue YOU for said harm. Don't laugh, it has happened many times.


I think if you started reading my comments as non-extremist, you'd have a better understanding of me. I am neither extreme in any direction. I fluctuate based on what I learn and through experiences.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

Ahh, yes, the opportunists of the world... scum bags. Although, I should acknowledge I liken that word directly to those who bought up thousands upon thousands of .com domains before I had a chance to get the ONE I freaking wanted! So, a little bias is met with the word "opportunist" lol

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

Aw, admit it, if you could time travel, you'd go back and buy 'em all up first and make an even bigger profit hahahaha.

Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker 

Have to go with Tex on this one...they have the RIGHT to sue, but if they do and it isn't warranted, they are d-bags for doing so, and IF they do, a jury can still tell them to piss off. "Can" and "Should" get mixed up a lot in this country.

Originally Posted by: OlHoss1884