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Originally Posted by joeydb
Uh - that's not how it works in this country.
Formal charges or alleged wrongdoing need to be proven or the accused is presumed innocent. And in the case of things outside of a courtroom setting, the lack of proof would open up the accuser for lawsuits if the wrongfully accused is so inclined to pursue them.
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civil court bears a different burden of proof than criminal-you don't have that same presumption of innocence. it's why oj simpson was found culpable in civil court for two murders, even tho he was found not guilty criminally-which is not the same as being found 'innocent'. it's why so many don't bother pursuing suits regarding character assassinations, slander and the like.
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Originally Posted by Antitrust32
innocent until proven guilty... unless you are a republican lawmaker of course.
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lori, obama has been judged and found guilty by association because he attended a church with rev wright as pastor. pre-judgement isn't the exclusive domain of only one party.