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Re: Michael Jackson Dead

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From: philicorda
Date: Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:28
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On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 18:16:30 +0000, Don Pearce wrote:

> On Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:07:28 -0700, "William Sommerwerck"
> <grizzledgeezer@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>>> It's called being considerate of others.
>>
>>The reason for "not speaking ill of the dead" is that they cannot defend
>>themselves. Which is why it should be done while they're alive!
>>
>>
> It is ok to speak ill of the dead, provided one also did it while they
> were alive. What is not acceptable is to wait until they are dead before
> saying anything.
> 
> Except of course that the law of slander quits the day someone dies.
> That is always to be considered.

It depends how valuable the dead person is.

The estate of Michael Jackson could sue on his behalf, claiming that the 
value of their property has been reduced. 

> 
> d
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From: philicorda <philicorda@NOOSSPPPAAMMM.ntlworld.com>
Subject: Re: Michael Jackson Dead
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