Ask Jake Anything

So, you don't think that foreign governments read USA Today? And if the reporter publishes what they know to be classified information which then harms the national security of the United States, are they not guilty even as an accessory? Or is it time for me to call for a change in the law?

-Kiamat Dusk

Oh magic Jake-ball, will I ever afford true happiness here on SL before I win a million in RL

- Jolan

Well I suppose it is time for you to call for a change in the law. Reporters who report leaked information are not liable, though the leaker may be. The crime is not in the reporitng of it, but in the dissemination of the information. In otherwords, had the leaker not leaked, the reporter would be in no position to publish the information.

In short the law is not holding the reporter, who is charged with no duty, liable for the breach of security. Simply knowing that information is classfied does not mean you cannot publish it-other wise all documents would be classified and we would have no news of the governemnt except that which the government allowed.

There are also huge first amendment issues with the "chilling" of political speech casued by reporters publishing newsworthy stories based on classified information. The presupposition is that if the government does not what you to know what it is doing, then it is doing something wrong.

I suppose also that because the fact is broadcast, it becomes a known issue, and the governemetn can respond and do damage control. If it is clandestinely transferred to another government, then it is more than just embarassing.

Baiscally if you want to keep secrets confidential, you better trust your staff and those who have the clearnace to know, to keep them so. Leaking secrets to a reporter means the system has failed already, and the reporter cannot be charged with a duty he or she did not undertake.

depends on what you call happiness.

Personally happiness is an illusion, a statemnt of preferences that ignores the negative aspects of living. Some times ou drink the milk, sometimes you cut your foot on the broken glass, both are part of the whole. You can't have one without the other.

True happiness however, is less likely to be found in buying things than in simply doing things. So you do not need to win a million to be happy in SL. Just be in Sl and just be in RL. SL/RL same thing-just be.

Thanks. I just did. What do you think about that?

-Kiamat Dusk

No question?

Surely you read the previous posts and know my rule about questions?

You will be spanked now, by colette, with the Cat-0-nine tails, in the drawing room.

Hi Jake

Great thread!!...have a few of quick questions for ya

1. Can good exist without evil? If all the evil were to dissappear would the good expand to fill the void and become the new evil?

or is there no good and evil just nature?

2. Why is the name Siobhan spelt Siobhan but pronounced [sha-vorn]?

3. Why do certain countries drive a different sides of the road?

ohhhh lol Kiamat has it coming too! darn neo cons --

And yes Ill answer to "Mistress Colette, Please" when you call, mister dusk

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I dont think it would be possible to hold the reporter liable due to the First ammendment even if a law were written I am sure it would be ruled unconstitutional some day when the Middle East settles down and tensions with China ease.

BTW Jake, when will the Middle East conflicts settle down?

Did you notice that I editted the post to add a question? Did you also know that I'm in the BDSM community...but not on that end of the whip?

-Kiamat Dusk?

prior Dom/Domme status has no relevance to receiving spankings directed by disobeying Jake's Rules.


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I must say that I'm disappointed that I don't get the chance to spank Kiamat. His begging shows clearly that he needs discipline. However, I did notice that Colette made 2 posts without asking a question. May I be permitted to spank her?

What is there to do in Pittsburgh from June 14th to the 20th?

When did I beg?! And if you get to spank Colette, can I watch?

-Kiamat Dusk

We spank you because you break the rules. Not because you like it. Editing your post to subsequently include a question only works if I don't catch you.

You can call for a change in the law, but I don't think it will happen, and I don't think it should happen. Leaking information isa problem with the with the government not the press.

Collette is right, but she did not ask a question, and she should know better. I am going to spank her. She loses her spanking privilege for not asking a question this time, and ZuZu you may spank Kiamat.

Pittburght pirates are at home that week. June 14-15 they play St. Louis at 7:05 and 12:35 pm respectively. On June 16, 17, 18 they play Minnesota at 7:05, 7:05, and 1:35 pm respectively. On June 19 they play arizona at 12:35.

Thats a bunch of days in the ball park.

Dear Jake,

Why do some people act like jerks to other people (name calling, threats, that sort of thing) and then act surprised when the people they are being rude to don't do what they want?

I suppose because people at the core of our being beleive that we are entitled to preferential treatment in everything, without haveing to give anything back in turn. its like the women who want a good man in second life, and then call you an asshole because they are married and you don't play with married women.

Dear Jake,

Which TV law firm would you rather belong to?

Boston Legal or The Practice?

-Kiamat Dusk

Not again! Why do married women find you so irresistable, Jake?

I wonder about these things too -

Its never really one persons place to insult/ judge someone based on a reason they dont want to date them.

Ive noticed this seems a mainly online situation - its like people cant get past the "game" aspect and remember theres a real person on the other side of the screen.

the "My av is gorgeous and i like how your av looks and you have lots of linden money so lets get married" .. crowd. Thinks its all like Sims Second Life or something, i guess.

It all goes back to what i often say -
*If it matters to one person in a relationship it matters*,
-deal with the fact it matters or move on , no one has the right to tell someone else what to care about in a partner.

******
PS - Jake, i know this isnt a Question. A girl can hope .. *winks*

Well in all truth i have not seen a single episode of either show. I spend enough time doing law at work.

but really for me the answer is a no brainer-Boston Legal. Its got Shatner.

Dear Jake,

Do these pants make my ass look big? hahaha

Actually, I was just curious what field of law you're in and how much do you charge an hour?

-Kiamat Dusk
...but seriously...do these pants make my ass look big!?

yes

(it was worth the spanking)

Colette, you are right and well you certainly need a spanking, breakign the rules and all. But really all you need to do is ask.

Zu Zu also needs a spanking for not gerenaly having her lovly bum in my thread