[Phys-L] Re: ID Tail Wags Science Dog

[anngeorg at PACBELL.NET (Bernard Cleyet)]

Right, however, what I was arguing is a pattern. This one is, I think,
an isolated case, and, therefore, propinquity is the only argument,
unless a damming e-mail, etc. is available.

bc

p.s. my lefty FM stn. has beaten this one to death.

John Denker wrote:

> Bernard Cleyet wrote:
>
> > I wonder if one could sue, ... arguing a pattern of
> > discrimination ... against those who criticize the
> > government.
>
>
> Here's just the latest example:
>
> http://news.google.com/news?q=greenhouse+haliburton
>
>
> > > A Defence Department official, known as a vocal critic of
> > > Haliburton, the company once run by Vice President Dick
> > > Cheney, has been sacked, a decision that has been
> > > challenged by her lawyers.
> > >
> > > Bunnatine H Greenhouse was a top-rank civilian employee
> > > of the department. Her lawyer said that the dismissal
> > > carries the �hallmark of illegal retaliation.�