Reply #42: I cannot speak for others here

[pilgrimsoul]

but I can say that I am not in any way, shape or form "jumping ship." What I am trying to do is to interpret the news that the lawsuit has been dropped in a reasoned manner. To me, it seems reasonable to express disappointment at this development and to question its impact on the cause of election reform. If this non-suit turns out to be a good thing, I will be among the first to breathe a sigh of relief. But my professional experience tells me otherwise. Never in my 20+ years as a legal professional (paralegal) have I seen the voluntary dismissal of a civil lawsuit strengthen a plaintiff's case or result in the slightest strategic advantage for a plaintiff. That does not mean it is not possible -- only that I have never seen it happen.

The attorneys on this board could certainly address this question far better than I could. I am merely expressing an opinion, with which you are welcome to disagree. Believe me - it would absolutely thrill me to be proven wrong in this instance.

My apologies to anyone who may have been offended the tenor of my previous post.