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Lawyers doing what lawyers do. Blame the state of our legal system, or society. Trial in the court of public opinion is accepted by society, consequences be dam
by DataWorker 9y ago
Lawyers doing what lawyers do. Blame the state of our legal system, or society. Trial in the court of public opinion is accepted by society, consequences be damned.
- ericd 9y agoI imagine that this kind of thing has some consequences for them specifically, though, given that they're funded by donations. I'm certainly less likely to keep donating if I think they're being dishonest and sensationalizing their work.
- jstarfish 9y agoI agree with your sentiment (their SESTA coverage was a bit ridiculous) but that's exactly what opposing interests are doing. It's not a fair fight by nature. Why hold the only defender in the arena to a higher set of standards?
- rayiner 9y agoLawyers talk to decision makers (judges or juries) who hear both sides of the story. Lawyers are charged with presenting the best possible version of their client's story, because it is the job of the decision maker (not the lawyer) to weigh the facts, judge credibility, and reach a conclusion. The situation is a bit different where an organization like the EFF is talking directly to the public.