School District Threatens Suit Over Parent's Blog 291
penguin_dance writes "A Texas School District is threatening to sue a parent over what it terms 'libelous material' or other 'legally offensive' postings on her web site and are demanding their removal. Web site owner Sandra Tetley says they're just opinions. The legal firm sending the demand cited 16 items, half posted by Tetley, the rest by anonymous commentators to her blog. The alleged libelous postings 'accuse Superintendent Lynne Cleveland, trustees and administrators of lying, manipulation, falsifying budget numbers, using their positions for "personal gain," violating the Open Meetings Act and spying on employees, among other things.' The problem for the district is that previous courts have ruled that governments can't sue for libel. So now, in a follow-up story, the lawyers say the firm 'would file a suit on behalf of administrators in their official capacities and individual board members. The suit, however, would be funded from the district's budget.' So far, Tetley hasn't backed down, although she said she'll 'consult with her attorneys before deciding what, if anything, to delete.'"
Re:Before we go off half cocked... (Score:2, Funny)
why she posted (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Easy (Score:4, Funny)
If what you mentioned contained libel, then this probably won't work. But in my opinion, if it weren't for the libel, I would personally consider suing. All you need is to document the financial loss you incurred when they harassed you, assuming it is considered harassment, which I won't say whether or not they did.
Re:Just so you know, Texas is (Score:2, Funny)
# Hey Shell, you know it's kinda funny,
Texas always seemed so big
But you know you're in the largest state in the union,
When you're anchored down in Anchrage
Re:The site in question... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Easy (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Paedophile vs Pederast (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Its not that hard a problem. (Score:3, Funny)
But it's still factually wrong, because it's based on a false premise. Socrates did play hockey.