On Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:29:05 -0700, "Bill McKee"
wrote:


"bpuharic" wrote in message
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On Sat, 17 Apr 2010 15:50:53 -0400, wrote:


in addition, lawsuits are sometimes the only recouse people have in
that absence of legislation. in the name of 'free market' economics,
the right has crippled protection for middle class people. sometimes
a lawsuit is the only choice they have

Yup. Like teenagers, most likely beer or some other alcoholic beverage, and
a boat backing over a guy who jumps in the water behind the boat as it backs
up. Million plus award. Plus the boat companies attorneys, the appeal
costs, the mostly unneeded changes to a product, sort of like the tests
ordered to cover malpractice. Cost the nation as whole, maybe 10-20x the
judgment costs. Company moves overseas. folds a subsidiary here if they
get sued for the product. How much did that bad sheetrock cost China?

would be interesting to see the data instead of the rush limbaugh
press releases on the actual costs

and costs would be LOWER if free market fundies would allow
responsible legislation, like mine safety rules, etc. instead of
opposing legislation and FORCING people to sue