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To: (Bob) Zumbrunnen who wrote (2359)	1/17/2002 11:04:46 PM
From: Jeffrey S. Mitchell	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12465

To date, he's the only person I've every dealt with who I'd classify as "malevolently stupid". I mean, he's easily the most stupid person I've ever encountered, and one of the most purely evil. Agreed. And I don't say that lightly. As a further example, on his web site he actually admitted that while he worked as a physician's assistant (for which he and others were sued for a patient's untimely death) he used to delight in smuggling out autopsy videos to the Chicago Bears. I'm not making this stuff up. Why SI would even consider his subpoena nothing less than pure harassment is beyond me. - Jeff

To: (Bob) Zumbrunnen who wrote (2359)	1/17/2002 11:54:19 PM
From: The Philosopher	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12465

he was convinced I was a broker. He just inserted the unnecessary "a". <g>

To: (Bob) Zumbrunnen who wrote (2359)	1/18/2002 5:57:27 PM
From: Neenny	Respond to of 12465

To date, he's the only person I've every dealt with who I'd classify as "malevolently stupid". I mean, he's easily the most stupid person I've ever encountered, and one of the most purely evil. He should be introduced to my previous attorney. The would be like two peas in a pod. snakesinthegrass.com

To: (Bob) Zumbrunnen who wrote (2359)	1/21/2002 9:57:11 PM
From: WTMHouston	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12465

<<I wonder if credit information is also just as easily obtained. On RB, he posted the name of one of my banks and some other credit-specific stuff.>> No, it is not. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) places some very strict limits on who can obtain credit reports and for what purposes. Those that obtain them for improper purposes (as defined by the statute), or more appropriately for other than proper and allowed purposes, are subject to civil and criminal liability. If he (or anyone else) pulled your credit report outside the scope of the FCRA, you have an action against him. You can collect statutory damages and attorney fees. It is a wonderful law. Everyone should routinely check their credit report and look at the inquiries. If one looks out of place, like from a private investigator, it is time to see an attorney. A credit report cannot be obtained with a subpoena. It requires a court order. Insurance companies used to pull credit reports when they were evaluating claims. Many of them ended up paying large amounts for their arrogance. Troy