Suing for emotional distress is bullshit @ WebNV http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit Personal site and design or something en-EU http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 All content copyright (c) 2004-2007 WebNV.net The Smith said http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#c732 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 00:04:20 PST The Smith [ guest ] 732@http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#comments <p>I know Chapstick, he likes people regardless of what religion or color of their skin, except for Gargamel because he likes&nbsp;to eat his people.</p> I know Chapstick, he likes people regardless of what religion or color of their skin, except for Gargamel because he likes to eat his people.

]]> Nick Villescas said http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#c731 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 21:25:37 PST Nick Villescas [ author ] 731@http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#comments I'm not defending Richards.&nbsp; I'm not saying the fact that he is now everywhere in the news and looked at as a racists is unfair or unjust.&nbsp; He deserves that.&nbsp; He did this to himself.&nbsp; So too bad for him.&nbsp; He's an idiot for doing that.<br /> <br /> You completely missed the point of this post.&nbsp; This Richards incident was just an example of an ever growing problem with this world. What's next?&nbsp; Should we cut out his tongue?&nbsp; Then <em>in your opinion</em> will he have suffered enough?
You completely missed the point of this post.  This Richards incident was just an example of an ever growing problem with this world. What's next?  Should we cut out his tongue?  Then in your opinion will he have suffered enough?]]> Avril said http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#c730 Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:56:15 PST Avril [ guest ] 730@http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#comments <p>Maybe you should re-title the name of your blog &quot;I<em> love Michael Richard, racist or not, he's the best</em>!&quot;. All you did through out this whole tirade, is try to justify Mr. Richards actions by attacking the counter-actions of the people he insulted. Maybe you should try and look at things the other way around. That video clip managed to make its way around the internet in a matter of hours, around TV and major news programs such as CNN within a matter of days, and on the front page of Magazines everywhere in a matter of weeks. Is that fair for Michael Richards? No, but lets all be grown ups here and realize that he brought it upon himself. You mention that if what Michael Richards said would have been said by &quot;some poor, non-famous white guy&quot; he would have just gotten his ass kicked instead. Well again lets remember that Michael Richards is a public figure who has chosen a career in which everything he says or does will most likely be scrutinized by someone somewhere. He is well aware of the fact that he cannot say or do anything that could bring negative press upon himself. That being said, he is an adult and he needs to face the consequences of his actions.<br /> <br /> I hardly doubt that the men and women on the receiving end of Mr. Richards racist slant are suing because he &quot;hurt their feelings&quot;. Its more of a precedent than anything else. When someone does something wrong, as a society we have to ensue some form of punishment-whether it be monetary or legal-in order to curb any further wrong doing by the same person or anyone else.</p> <p>And no, I do not think Michael Richards has suffered enough. What he did was wrong and completely immoral. He deserves whatever is coming towards him. He is a coward who could not solve his frustration with witty satire (which REAL comics know how to do), but instead decided to take the low road and insult an entire race! I cant speak for anyone else, but that&rsquo;s where I draw the line.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> Maybe you should re-title the name of your blog "I love Michael Richard, racist or not, he's the best!". All you did through out this whole tirade, is try to justify Mr. Richards actions by attacking the counter-actions of the people he insulted. Maybe you should try and look at things the other way around. That video clip managed to make its way around the internet in a matter of hours, around TV and major news programs such as CNN within a matter of days, and on the front page of Magazines everywhere in a matter of weeks. Is that fair for Michael Richards? No, but lets all be grown ups here and realize that he brought it upon himself. You mention that if what Michael Richards said would have been said by "some poor, non-famous white guy" he would have just gotten his ass kicked instead. Well again lets remember that Michael Richards is a public figure who has chosen a career in which everything he says or does will most likely be scrutinized by someone somewhere. He is well aware of the fact that he cannot say or do anything that could bring negative press upon himself. That being said, he is an adult and he needs to face the consequences of his actions.

I hardly doubt that the men and women on the receiving end of Mr. Richards racist slant are suing because he "hurt their feelings". Its more of a precedent than anything else. When someone does something wrong, as a society we have to ensue some form of punishment-whether it be monetary or legal-in order to curb any further wrong doing by the same person or anyone else.

And no, I do not think Michael Richards has suffered enough. What he did was wrong and completely immoral. He deserves whatever is coming towards him. He is a coward who could not solve his frustration with witty satire (which REAL comics know how to do), but instead decided to take the low road and insult an entire race! I cant speak for anyone else, but that’s where I draw the line.

 

]]> KoB said http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#c718 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 18:56:23 PST KoB [ guest ] 718@http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#comments Then stop IMing me on MSN and contradicting what you just said, you sick pedophile. The Smith said http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#c717 Sun, 03 Dec 2006 07:33:53 PST The Smith [ guest ] 717@http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#comments Well I don't think anyone should use slurs. KoB said http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#c716 Sat, 02 Dec 2006 17:47:28 PST KoB [ guest ] 716@http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#comments I meant people shouldn't be taking racism so seriously. Making fun of the color of their skin? Sorry that we couldn't be the color we wanted. Funny thing is, we can't call black people the N-word but they can call use stupid cracker ass white trailor trash.<br /> <br /> Racism shouldn't be taken so seriously.
Racism shouldn't be taken so seriously.]]> Nick Villescas said http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#c712 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 09:27:26 PST Nick Villescas [ author ] 712@http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#comments Well the N-word is a racist comment a majority of the time.&nbsp; Like when used in a <font face="Arial">derogatory</font> statement.&nbsp; But again, going after their money is dumb.&nbsp; Everyone knows what you're trying to do.&nbsp; You don't have emotional distress.&nbsp; You just want money.&nbsp; Everyone sees it.<br /> <br /> These people just need to admit it. derogatory statement.  But again, going after their money is dumb.  Everyone knows what you're trying to do.  You don't have emotional distress.  You just want money.  Everyone sees it.

These people just need to admit it.]]> KoB said http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#c711 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 23:51:19 PST KoB [ guest ] 711@http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#comments <p>I agree all the way. The N-word isn't even racist ANYWAYS. </p> I agree all the way. The N-word isn't even racist ANYWAYS.

]]> YDTE said http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#c710 Thu, 30 Nov 2006 21:50:01 PST YDTE [ guest ] 710@http://webnv.net/articles/suing-for-emotional-distress-is-bullshit#comments Oh I love it when they pull the race card out.&nbsp; Money wont solve anything thats what makes this 'case' a joke. I like the statement you made aout them being vultures attacking a dying carcass.. exactly what it is! Well put. If it were you or I up there droppin N bombs we prolly would have got our asses kicked and a few midle fingers. But its a shame they have to target his bank as if it will solve anything. I dont get it. Justice right? Or lack-there-of.