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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / ISAC Obtains two lawyers for all survivors
« on: February 23, 2003, 08:28:00 PM »
In putting together any case in these types of circumstances, I would not want it widely published as to what I am doing until I have gathered sufficient information and evidence to launch the suit.  At that point I would become the attorney of record.  It seems to me that the paralegal will be serving a useful purpose in filtering out frivolous or bogus claims.  Excellent going, ISAC!

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Has anyone tried this?
« on: January 22, 2003, 12:04:00 AM »
Why haven't you replied to my private message?

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Florida Statute of limitations criminal
« on: January 20, 2003, 07:48:00 AM »
I wonder if your consistent misspelling of "Statute"  is deliberate?  Now I understand why the Statue of Liberty is of such great significance.  "the land of the free" means that if you commit a crime and don't get charged within 4 years you get to go free. This opens up a whole new meaning for the words "freedom" and "liberty".  Wow!
Kind of ironic when you consider US incarceration rate is 6 times what it is in Canada, and 10 times what it is in that Dutch den of iniquity.

I can't wait to see the civil limitation periods, though those are pretty short in most Canadian jurisdictions too.  It seems the "exceptions" contain any key that may make it possible to bring suit.  Any comments?

Recently,Talisman, a Canadian oil company from Calgary was sued in a New York Court over its dealings in the Sudan.  I guess all that needed to be done was for the Court to assume jurisdiction.  

Interesting that students in Texas have been unsuccessful in trying to indict Kissinger for war crimes in Cambodia.

Interesting also that the US won't sign on to the International Criminal Court.

The true meaning of freedom.  

I think I'll just keep fighting for the legalization of Marijuana in Canada.  I've been proposing that we legalize it, sell it at our duty free shops all along the border, and a flood of American tourists to our Canada Cannabis Cafe's will help lubricate goodwill between our nations' people.
But then, we should be checking them for gun's at the border, right?

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Cool ithe rhetoric, guys
« on: January 20, 2003, 02:09:00 AM »
Hmmm:
Ever thought of coming to Canada and seeking refugee status?
Seriously,though, it's clear that there are serious problems down there.  And I hope you don't take that as condescending.  I just think that the rot really started to set in about 40 years ago --- and Canada usually follows about ten years behind.

Funny, that. When I was in Orlando, ten years ago we were kept awake at night by a police helicopter moving backwards and forwards in a housing area near our hotel.  

Just last year our police got a helicopter and it reminded me of that.  

The whole world's going mad. Have FueLaw contact me by private message, I'd like to set up a dialogue.  Maybe to our mutual benefit.

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Cool ithe rhetoric, guys
« on: January 20, 2003, 01:21:00 AM »
5 yr limitation periods?  That's atrocious in the land of the free. It's understandable to some degree in civil suits, and, guess what, N of the border the trend is also to decrease limitation periods, especially since NAFTA.  I wonder if there's a link?  
Anyway, my apologies to FueLaw. What I find absolutely incredible is that you would have 5 year limitations in criminal matters! (in Canada it's 2 years on misdemeanours, but on felonies, no limits)
At the same time, I wonder FueLaw, if there is anything that could support survivors bringing lawsuits by what must be the enourmous number of lawsuits being brought against the Catholic Church in the recent sexual abuse cases.
I understand that in most States the age of majority is 21. In most of Canada it is 18.  At the same time, in tort law a cause of action essentially arises when the damage is felt... eg post traumatic stress syndrome may not be felt until (say) a nervous breakdown 10 years later.    Moreover, in most Canadian jurisdictions, the five years does not start to run until the age of majority is reached.  Hence... you're abused at age  15-16, where the age of majority is 21 you should theoretically, if the same principles apply, be able to sue up to the age of 26.  HOWEVER  -- if you are not aware that you are suffering from PTSD until you are diagnosed at age 26, theoretically, if the same principles apply you may still have a cause of action until you are 31.

It's tough to prove, I know, and with the current world climate it's clear that civil liberties are taking a beating.  But know that we're rooting for you and there has to be light at the end of this American nightmare.

One thing is... if you are afraid of defamation suits... truth, both north and south of the border is the absolute defence.
Peace.

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The Troubled Teen Industry / Death at Skyline Journey 13 July 2002
« on: January 18, 2003, 11:26:00 PM »
Way to go Deb!  Keep up the good work.

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Cool ithe rhetoric, guys
« on: January 18, 2003, 11:07:00 PM »
As an independant outside observer of this site, trying to attack/ work towards closing down a straight derivative that is currently getting good press, I feel it is important that you get your stories out.  This in-fighting is not constructive, and it appears to me as a lawyer with 23 years experience that despite numerous challenges FueLaw has failed to demonstrate that he is, in fact, a real lawyer.  If he is a survivor, he still seems to me to be trying to discourage people who are really trying to do something constructive.  I repeat what I have said in earlier posts  -- somebody is getting scared.  The best way to deal with such people is either to ignore them or, if you must respond, do so in a calm, reasonable manner.  DON'T LET DETRACTORS PUSH YOUR BUTTONS, IT AIN'T WORTH IT.
Above all try to keep the level of discourse respectful and calm.  Name calling will only destroy your credibility.  

Walk softly and carry a big stick!

The big stick is the truth.

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Powerlessness, Group Criticism, Time Constraints
« on: January 18, 2003, 10:26:00 PM »
Jessica
when you have time, fill me in on private messages

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Powerlessness, Group Criticism, Time Constraints
« on: January 18, 2003, 12:16:00 AM »
Anybody from AARC who can tell us how ( or whether or not)this was used or applied in AARC from their own experiences?

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / 48 hours/CBS
« on: January 04, 2003, 05:20:00 AM »
Yessir, I saw it.  And you are absolutly right The world is full of these self-righteous pricks.  That was the first part of the show and I thought by the end of that that there is no hope for America.  But then they did a bit on "Multisystemic Therapy"  The first I had heard of that.  Looks promising, and much more humane.  
But overall, the underlying assumption is that all drug use is bad, and it's the drugs that cause the problem rather than the war on drugs.  All kids will  try some sort of risk-taking behaviours.  It's part of growing up.  But zero-tolerance and criminalization of youth for their risk-taking is the source of so much violence and anger.  
Suggestion to parents -- don't panic when your kids act out or experiment with drugs  -- and don't overreact.  Have your kids say "know" to drugs.       Get counselling if need be from properly qualified personnel but beware residential treatment.

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News Items / Did Anyone see the Film "Saving Crystal"
« on: January 04, 2003, 05:01:00 AM »
It didn't seem to me that AARC was all that great.  What was "groundbreaking" about it?

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News Items / CBC documentary on AARC
« on: December 28, 2002, 11:14:00 PM »
Interesting comment.  I'm not a conspiracy theorist, though.  It's just that these groups seem to be predicated on the thoughts/musings/beliefs/convictions of individuals  whom you might call "moral entrepreneurs"  The founder of the Oxford group was a moral entrepreneur of the 1930's who attracted a lot of money from the elite of the western world who were really frightened by Communism.  He even went so far as to declare support for Hitler.  Of course when things turned bad for the Nazi's the organization was quick to say they had been misinterpreted.  But they had very definite links to the quisling regime in Sweden.  The methodology of garnering support is similar, though, to that used by Straight type organizations.  Target the politically powerful to support you and endorse your product and you are in.  Interesting thing is that is exactly how AARC got going in Alberta.  Their biggest proponent in 1989 was the then president of the Alberta Medical Association.  That did the trick in getting legislature approval and having the hands of the AADAC officials slapped for not supporting them.  But hey, they're advocating motherhood and apple pie, right?
Back in the seventies, "UP WITH PEOPLE" a singing group formed under the auspices of Moral Rearmament  went singing around the world.  I was teaching at the time and witnessed a film shown in a class taught by a NUN  that was talking about how they had had great success undermining the unions in Brazil and establishing the generals in power  (to preserve order, of course).  This prompted me to research them further.  They virtually own the City of Caux in Switzerland and have a considerable film studios  (the largest in the US o/s Hollywood) in Michigan which produce a lot of propaganda films.  
The interesting thing about this NUN was that she denied any knowledge of the organization but later admitted to having been on a paid indoctrination session to their workshops in Caux.

The organization is still very,very wealthy.  I suspect they do get a lot of money from wealthy, but naive philanthropists.  

Now George Soros on the other hand is being touted by the DEA and NIDA as being the source of funds for a concerted effort (conspiracy) by pro-drug activists to decriminalize pot.

Oh well, it only goes to show how there's an ebb and flow to these movements.

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Free Legal Advice !!! Don't do the Affidavits
« on: December 26, 2002, 10:08:00 PM »
Getting increasingly desperate to shut them up are we?

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News Items / CBC documentary on AARC
« on: December 26, 2002, 09:40:00 PM »
Interesting that you mention the pseudo-fascist "Oxford Group"
Interesting how these things keep circling around.  I wasn't aware that AA stemmed from them.  What I did know was they were pretty active in Brazil in the late 60's-70's supporting the army to undermine the unions.  (Links with General Pinochet in Chile perhaps?  and Margaret Thatcher?)
They certainly were active in Alberta in the 1960's and 70's and took a bunch of Alberta native's, eagle feather head-dresses and all, on a trip to South Africa to view the "positive" side of apartheid.
Their movement became "Moral Rearmament" What's the betting they are strongly linked to the Semblers, or indeed that the Semblers are right in there.

David Suzuki I have long admired.  Unfortunately , his credibility has been slipping recently.

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Straight, Inc. and Derivatives / Free Legal Advice !!! Don't do the Affidavits
« on: December 24, 2002, 10:43:00 AM »

My question is why would a "professional" attorney be so willing to knock down everything here publicly as opposed to offering to review all that we have and offer to help us out.

That?s my question? A real attorney would want to review the evidence before making a public statement on the issue.

This is just my opinion.
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Exactly my point.  I am a "real" attorney in Canada.    As I said, someone is trying to discourage you, and his so-called "advice" has a smell to it.  Obviously, I can't help you out because I'm in Canada.   But I can suggest you contact ACLU lawyers who I'm sure, once given the scenario could follow up

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