Comments by "Peter deWolf" (@StoneShards) on "Covington Lawyer Sues CNN For 250 Million for Slander" video.

  1. If the judgement is punitive, the amount is determined to provide a punitive, "punishment", effect. If it doesn't hurt it's not punishment, right? Considering CNN is worth 580 Billion, 250 million sounds like a reasonable deterrent (maybe a little low at 0.04% of their net worth!). CNN would just blow off anything less than 100, like it never happened. The only way to deter irresponsible corporate behavior is with monetary damages large enough to make a real difference to them. How do you put a price tag on the future?!
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