I listened to the whole thing live yesterday and was astonished by the very same thing. "Where's the harm?" was the gist of way too much questioning. This pertains to "standing" I gather, which seems to be legalese for "we don't want to touch this with a 10-foot pole."
I am regretting my snarky question above; but we are tribal animals and I am concerned that the temptation to do too little will be too strong. We have come a long way since Snyder v. Phelps.
I listened to the whole thing live yesterday and was astonished by the very same thing. "Where's the harm?" was the gist of way too much questioning. This pertains to "standing" I gather, which seems to be legalese for "we don't want to touch this with a 10-foot pole."
'which seems to be legalese for "we don't want to touch this with a 10-foot pole."'
Exactly, but what is driving their fear of addressing it? Are they in on the con or being blackmailed?
Invitations to the best cocktail parties?
If it's that shallow it's even worse than the other options.
I am regretting my snarky question above; but we are tribal animals and I am concerned that the temptation to do too little will be too strong. We have come a long way since Snyder v. Phelps.