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To: Bill Ulrich who wrote (1433)	6/3/2004 8:04:41 AM
From: LPS5	Respond to of 2534

With a decreased probability of female population at this watering hole, whether by ability or amenability, he's suing himself right out of the gene pool! EXCELLENT point! LOL! I'm so conditioned to sniff out negative aspects of the law of unintended consequences that I missed that potential outcome entirely. :-) LPS5

To: Bill Ulrich who wrote (1433)	6/3/2004 9:50:41 AM
From: mph	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2534

The real reason for a lawsuit like that is the fact that attorneys fees are recoverable by the plaintiff(s) if they prevail. That's why those particular kinds of discrimination suits are brought. The odds of success are good, because it actually IS "discrimination." I dislike suits like that because they undermine the public's perception of anti-discrimination laws and trivialize their importance. The same thing happens in the realm of ADA compliance. Professional plaintiffs go around in wheelchairs and try to access inaccessible buildings or services, then sue. Both injunctive relief and attorneys fees are available. In some cases, such lawsuits are valuable in having provoked a reticent business owner into making its/his establishment accessible. However, on the whole, when small business is targeted, I regard such cases as more like a shakedown. OTOH, there is little doubt that true unlawful discrimination still exists both in the public accommodation and employment contexts. Consequently, I do not favor repeal of such laws or an entirely laissez faire attitude towards employers/businesses.