Doonesbury did this 29 years ago https://www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/1993/12/21. (A long arc with several gaps, but it does go to trial in around March)
The Attorney Ethics Code (quit snickering) says they are not supposed to file lawsuits they know are frivolous, which is why so few lawsuits are ever filed by the plaintiff’s bar.
From Wikipedia: “Strategic lawsuits against public participation (also known as SLAPP suits or intimidation lawsuits) … are lawsuits intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition. In a typical SLAPP, the plaintiff does not normally expect to win the lawsuit. The plaintiff’s goals are accomplished if the defendant succumbs to fear, intimidation, mounting legal costs, or simple exhaustion and abandons the criticism.”
“Use law and physic only for necessity. They that use them otherwise abuse themselves into weak bodies and light purses. They are good remedies, bad businesses, and worse recreations.”—Francis Quarles
“…sue them, and be declared President” and “…sue them, and be declared governor.” Totally wrong and corrupt thinking, the antithesis of democracy, so why does it sound so familiar?
Looking back, I feel like I could sue over the education or lack of that I, we got in the 60’s and 70’s . Standard quality, but so lacking in actual quality information. Did any of us learn anything from the film strips or movies ? 50 years gone, no point if complaining now.
Social promotion is already a thing in some schools. It is the practice of passing students along from grade to grade with their peers even if the students have not satisfied academic requirements or met performance standards at key grades.
C over 1 year ago
Everything wrong in society in four panels
Botulism Bob over 1 year ago
They’ll both be thrown out-of-court, that’s for sure.
Bilan over 1 year ago
Judging by a newly elected US rep, the politicians don’t seem to care about grades or actually going to school either.
Alabama Al over 1 year ago
Danae must be getting the family discount. Otherwise, I can’t imagine Bob taking this case without money up front.
comic4matt over 1 year ago
Why do i get the feeling this is not even a first? And i mean irl…
Cornelius Noodleman over 1 year ago
I have deep pockets; but all that’s in ’em is dust.
Jason Allen over 1 year ago
Except the state has nothing to do with grades of an individual student in an independent school district.
Isenthor1978 over 1 year ago
If it goes before our Supreme Court, they’ll win if they wear red hats to the proceedings.
tntpayne over 1 year ago
I am a flunk out, but I identify as a Honor Roll Student… and you all have to except it.
LEOKEV over 1 year ago
This type of thing makes the British system of “loser pays court costs” more appealing. Less frivolous lawsuits.
Interventor12 over 1 year ago
The state has more lawyers. Who are paid, no matter what.
carlzr over 1 year ago
So Danae’s last name is Pyle?
RPS11 over 1 year ago
If that doesn’t work storm the school!
More Coffee Please! Premium Member over 1 year ago
This is far too possible these days…
pshapley Premium Member over 1 year ago
Doonesbury did this 29 years ago https://www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/1993/12/21. (A long arc with several gaps, but it does go to trial in around March)
Bookworm over 1 year ago
A prime example of what happens when an individual sincerely believes what he or she “thinks” is more important than what he or she “knows.” /s
Can't Sleep over 1 year ago
Meanwhile, Kari Lake is busy taking notes…
oakie817 over 1 year ago
she’s a mini me
Count Olaf Premium Member over 1 year ago
Throw in gender choice discrimination for really big bucks.
Enter.Name.Here over 1 year ago
ladykat over 1 year ago
Don’t you think you and Uncle Bob are pushing it, Danae?
thelordthygod666 over 1 year ago
The Attorney Ethics Code (quit snickering) says they are not supposed to file lawsuits they know are frivolous, which is why so few lawsuits are ever filed by the plaintiff’s bar.
Holden Awn over 1 year ago
Danae, for this school year at least, is a big supporter of DEI.
morningglory73 Premium Member over 1 year ago
No, no, no. What kind of example are you setting for this misguided child?
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
He’s humoring her.I hope.
Danae will be sentenced to community service pounding erasers.
blah_duh over 1 year ago
Dad may not be able to stop his brother, but I have a feeling that we are going to hear what Grandma has to say about this.
JoeMartinFan Premium Member over 1 year ago
And Danae can simply state that she identifies as an honor roll student.
Richard S Russell Premium Member over 1 year ago
From Wikipedia: “Strategic lawsuits against public participation (also known as SLAPP suits or intimidation lawsuits) … are lawsuits intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening them with the cost of a legal defense until they abandon their criticism or opposition. In a typical SLAPP, the plaintiff does not normally expect to win the lawsuit. The plaintiff’s goals are accomplished if the defendant succumbs to fear, intimidation, mounting legal costs, or simple exhaustion and abandons the criticism.”
phoenixnyc over 1 year ago
“Use law and physic only for necessity. They that use them otherwise abuse themselves into weak bodies and light purses. They are good remedies, bad businesses, and worse recreations.”—Francis Quarles
willie_mctell over 1 year ago
Soon WITCH HUNTS will happen, right after the fake news cannon is deployed.
WestofthePecan Premium Member over 1 year ago
“…sue them, and be declared President” and “…sue them, and be declared governor.” Totally wrong and corrupt thinking, the antithesis of democracy, so why does it sound so familiar?
jbarnes over 1 year ago
Out of court settlements have little to do with justice, but are the current backbone of the justice system.
leemorse9777 over 1 year ago
Looking back, I feel like I could sue over the education or lack of that I, we got in the 60’s and 70’s . Standard quality, but so lacking in actual quality information. Did any of us learn anything from the film strips or movies ? 50 years gone, no point if complaining now.
mindjob over 1 year ago
Don’t go after the teachers unions, they don’t have any money, right?
Betrayral In The Common Room over 1 year ago
The effort she puts into not trying.
A Hip loving Canadian... over 1 year ago
Lawyer hoping for an out-of-court settlement so as to avoid facing a judge with actual evidence.
bakana over 1 year ago
And, Bob loves his Niece, Danae, so much that he will only take 50% of the settlement for his fee.
He might even tell her the Real amount.
Timothy Madigan Premium Member over 1 year ago
He’s messing with her, you can’t sue the state that way… unless you can prove a violation of a federal right.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 1 year ago
Social promotion is already a thing in some schools. It is the practice of passing students along from grade to grade with their peers even if the students have not satisfied academic requirements or met performance standards at key grades.