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Comment Re:Seems like a bad idea. (Score 1) 204

The simple solution is for Bitcoin to halve in exchange value, relative to fiat currencies. then you can double spend, but get similar value.

But why bother? Why not just use smaller units of one Bitcoin as they become more valuable? One Bitcoin can be divided to eight decimal places. 1 satoshi = 0.00000001 BTC. You don't have to spend one Bitcoin all at once.

Comment Re:Where does the Fed claim to get power to ban th (Score 1) 363

No, because it is not simply the opinion of Scalia, it is the majority opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States on the most comprehensive examination of the second amendment in history and therefore the law of the land when it comes to the *individual* right to bear arms.

Yet you can't be bothered to even read it.

Comment Re:Where does the Fed claim to get power to ban th (Score 1) 363

Whatever the interpretation of the grammar, it's clear as day that it was meant that the amendment was intended to retain state powers in the face of a federal government gone amuck - not for anyone to have a gun. Militia had a very specific meaning at that time as well.

You're actually completely wrong. If you really want a comprehensive examination of the language of the second amendment (rather that just blather on cluelessly about it) then you should read the entirety of District of Columbia v. Heller, 554 U.S. 570 (2008): http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/07pdf/07-290.pdf

Comment Re:Attorney's fees (Score 1) 321

There is a similar procedure in California called a "998 Offer" (based on Code of Civil Procedure sec. 998) whereby one party can make a binding settlement offer to the other party. If the other party refuses the 998 offer but at trial fails to do better than the 998 offer, then even if they technically win the case the offering party will be awarded costs.

It's a very good procedure to induce parties to settle and avoid further litigation.

Comment Attorney's fees (Score 4, Informative) 321

I practice law in California in one of the few areas where the prevailing party as a practical matter is entitled to recover it's attorneys' fees and costs. It is the best possible method to discourage meritless litigation as people generally think very carefully before filing a lawsuit. This should absolutely be the norm for most civil cases.

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