tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548248685729133691.post3430284957291734250..comments2024-01-17T13:16:10.378-08:00Comments on Joseph4GI: ILLINOIS: AAP Will Not Publish DissentJosephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14190648498809795551noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548248685729133691.post-87993802711452192862013-03-25T16:07:36.236-07:002013-03-25T16:07:36.236-07:00Questions arise:
1. *Could* Morris sue the AAP in...Questions arise:<br /><br />1. *Could* Morris sue the AAP in Australia?<br /><br />2. Would he have a case?<br /><br />Correct me if I'm wrong, but the way libel laws work in commonwealth countries is that a defendant has to prove his words are true, whereas in America, the plaintiff has to prove the words of the defendant are false. In any case, what is said in this letter is not a matter of allegation, but of demonstrable fact.<br /><br />In America, Morris would be laughed out of court. I have a hard time believing the AAP could be sued for publishing a letter whose words it is not responsible for, let alone be taken to court in Australia. <br /><br />These aren't allegations, rather, publicly known fact that Morris hasn't exactly been bashful about.<br /><br />I think Brian Morris should not be given anymore credit than he deserves; there are other letters of criticism that the AAP has refused to publish, leading me to believe that the AAP has other reasons for not publishing my letter; it wishes to preserve the fantasy that it has credible international support for its policy. Publishing Morris' credentials (or lack thereof), not to mention special interest affiliations would undermine this.<br /><br />The AAP is, as of recent, not in good standing in the view of the rest of western medicine. It has actually compared its policy to that of the RACP, a medical organization to which Brian Morris does NOT belong.<br /><br />While potential expenditure might be a reason to refuse to publish criticism against non-medical doctor Brian Morris, I'd say the bigger reason is further embarrassment. Right now, the AAP needs all the international support it can muster, real or perceived.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190648498809795551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548248685729133691.post-6258604502554703292013-03-25T12:52:07.897-07:002013-03-25T12:52:07.897-07:00In Australia and in other Commonwealth countries, ...In Australia and in other Commonwealth countries, it is much easier to win a defamation lawsuit than in the USA. Damages awarded are also small. The result is a lot of use of the courts for vindictive personal purposes. If the AAP published the above letter and Morris sued the AAP in Australian court, he could win.<br /><br />Let me give you an example of the culture in which Brian Morris lives. In Australia and New Zealand, if you accuse your boss at work of malfeasance in an Email to a colleague, and your colleague stabs you in the back by forwarding your critical Email to your boss, you can land in some real legal hot water. In my city, some aldermen spoke critically of the performance of the City Manager. The City Manager collected 30,000 of taxpayer money in exchange for droppig his threat to sue for defamation.RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120095550637873753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548248685729133691.post-2975813868117716622012-09-21T18:57:43.797-07:002012-09-21T18:57:43.797-07:00While I'm tongue-tied with rage at the AAP &am...While I'm tongue-tied with rage at the AAP & Morris, you've expressed your outrage most eloquently and patiently. This is ridiculous to be having such an "argument" in the 21st century. These circumcisers thrive on secrecy & deceit, and they know that inertia will stop generations of men from standing up for their own sons.Brother Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11628826686481929539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548248685729133691.post-12500215100568805272012-09-17T22:08:56.386-07:002012-09-17T22:08:56.386-07:00That B.M. fellow is ridiculous. A man telling me w...That B.M. fellow is ridiculous. A man telling me what I as a woman "prefer" and saying I should sculpt my sons' bodies to shape my own supposed preference. Oh, and the "perils" of not circumcising? This guy would be laughable if so many people weren't be hurt because of him.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519685315586889843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548248685729133691.post-34039000396341845272012-09-17T04:27:32.281-07:002012-09-17T04:27:32.281-07:00Morris can't cry defamation from this letter, ...Morris can't cry defamation from this letter, since nothing has been said here about the circumfetishist that isn't true. I would not have been able to write about BM without resorting to name calling, which is why I avoid it. So Bravo to you, Joseph, for calling out this a$$. :)Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034193953889565815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548248685729133691.post-4700934614017743332012-09-16T22:24:14.588-07:002012-09-16T22:24:14.588-07:00As ever Joseph it is fascinating to read your inci...As ever Joseph it is fascinating to read your incisive, reasoned and thought provoking analysis. Patrick Smythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09804459453885307000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548248685729133691.post-51448831878442747052012-09-16T22:02:02.207-07:002012-09-16T22:02:02.207-07:00Bravo, sir!Bravo, sir!TDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11235281016315296646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-548248685729133691.post-28506581822308389492012-09-16T19:46:06.596-07:002012-09-16T19:46:06.596-07:00Joseph, this letter may be your finest hour!
By p...Joseph, this letter may be your finest hour!<br /><br />By publishing this on your own blog, Morris will ignore it. The law of defamation is seldom invoked on that cyber Wild Wild West called the internet. Besides, it is very probable that you do not have deep pockets.<br /><br />Trouble is, if the AAP were to publish this letter on their own blog, they could find themselves defending a legal action initiated by Morris. And the AAP DOES have resources, starting with a nice HQ building in suburban Chicago, I believe. The AAP is not willing to pay a law firm something on the order of $10,000 to have the facts in your letter checked (truth is a total defence against libel). The easiest course of action for the AAP is to decline to publish your letter.RDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120095550637873753noreply@blogger.com