I also have a huge problem with the awarding of damages to survivors for the loss of something that really can't have a monetary value. It works as a punishment for corporate apathy that results in loss of life if there's no clear responsibility on an individual basis. But individually that sort of offense is what the criminal court system is for.
Harken: You fought with Captain Reynolds in the war? Zoe: Fought with a lot of people in the war. Harken: And your husband? Zoe: Fight with him sometimes, too.
'Bushwhacked'
Natter 40: The Nice One
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Matt the Bruins fan - Nov 18, 2005 2:49:31 pm PST #5417 of 10006
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Eddie - Nov 18, 2005 2:52:55 pm PST #5418 of 10006
Your tag here.
Math geekery fun for Emily, Nilly, et al [link]
What is this Equation That Couldn't Be Solved? The equation in question is the quintic equation-- a polynomial of degree five (i.e. ax^5+bx^4+...+ex+f=0).
Typo Boy - Nov 18, 2005 3:01:00 pm PST #5419 of 10006
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
I also have a huge problem with the awarding of damages to survivors for the loss of something that really can't have a monetary value. It works as a punishment for corporate apathy that results in loss of life if there's no clear responsibility on an individual basis. But individually that sort of offense is what the criminal court system is for.
Not sure: are you against pain & suffering compensation in general? Or is it specifically as a substitute for criminal prosecution?
Aims - Nov 18, 2005 3:02:25 pm PST #5420 of 10006
Shit's all sorts of different now.
For me, it's the latter. A jury didn't find you guilty of (specifically to this example) murder, therefore, you must pay in cash.
Lee - Nov 18, 2005 3:03:58 pm PST #5421 of 10006
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
What is wrong with people! Why are they making me do SO MUCH Work the friday before a holiday?
DavidS - Nov 18, 2005 3:11:11 pm PST #5422 of 10006
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
What is wrong with people! Why are they making me do SO MUCH Work the friday before a holiday?
Right? I'm having that day too. Wish I could say I was off to something fun and/or relaxing tonight, but I cannot. Nor tomorrow nor Sunday. Feh.
Lee - Nov 18, 2005 3:13:57 pm PST #5423 of 10006
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
That's because I am stealing JZ for the day on Saturday Hec.
msbelle - Nov 18, 2005 3:29:50 pm PST #5424 of 10006
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
So, I'm catching up on the DVR. I'm on my 3rd PrisonBreak. Good Times.
Sue - Nov 18, 2005 3:32:07 pm PST #5425 of 10006
hip deep in pie
Can anyone give me a good reason to not buy my birthday/Christmas present to myself today?
I think I just splurged on a present for myself, so why not?
Cashmere - Nov 18, 2005 3:33:09 pm PST #5426 of 10006
Now tagless for your comfort.
Oh dear lord. A guy who was with me on my high school newspaper is now teaching journalism at my alma mater. BWAHAHAHAHA! His ratings all say he's a "cool guy". Of course he's cool, he's probably got better comics collections than all of his students put together.