bacchus Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Merlyn, what exactly is this libel considering you don't think there is anything wrong with being homosexual? Can it be actionable to be accused of something that one doesn't think is defamatory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlyn_LeRoy Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Can it be actionable to be accused of something that one doesn't think is defamatory? Of course. Reputation is garnered by the opinions of other people, not by one's own opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 Reputation is garnered by ones actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 In this case, I think Merlyn is correct, its the perception that counts in most circumstances. How many different stories do we see covered dfference way by the media according to the media bias. (Feel free to insert best example to your way of thinking here. By American standards George Washington has the reputation of the Father of Our Country, one that I agree with. According to the Court of George III, George Washington was a murderous traitorous rogue for whom hanging by the neck til dead would have been too good John Elway in Denver is the most skilled Quarterback who ever lived, in Cleveland, victims of "the drive" and "The fumble" John Elway is luckiest man ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Double post! Sorry!(This message has been edited by evmori) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Ones actions influence others opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacchus Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 You have to admit it sounds a little funny: Merlyn's running through the streets yelling, "There's nothing wrong with being gay, there's nothing wrong with being gay! But if you accuse anybody of being gay that's libelous!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 It would even be funnier to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 The only way to not offend anyone is to maintain a double standard of hypocrisy. Stosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA_Scouter Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 ummm... I think its time for pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippyboro Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 well, this is just about the most disturbing thread I've ever read around here. : | Way too much judgement about a scout that, like him or not, has earned his eagle... IMO, end of subject. I don't see how it is any business whatsoever, for adults in leadership positions to be looking at or hearing about what any minor child, (and yes, a 16 year old is a minor) has on his facebook. I don't care if he has made all his posts public, private, or otherwise... this does not fall under the domain of scouting leadership. Kids are naive and post way too much information for anyone and everyone to read, but that does not justify us as adults to be privy to that information. We should know better than to open that pandora's box or hear about its contents. The newspaper article was just fodder for others to talk about and speculate. I don't see that as a big deal at all. I long for the day that BSA joins the 21st century, and the determination and consequences of one's sexual orientation is no longer a point of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Ummm... 9 pages, only 35 or so more to go. Anyone address the PM problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I sent Ed an PM, he sent back an answer I did not get but I did get another one from Ed asking if I got the first one that I answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evmori Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 New PM sent OGE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGreyEagle Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Speaking of Liberace, he successfully sued a Tabloid for implying he was gay http://www.bobsliberace.com/decades/1950s/1950s.9.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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