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To: Wharf Rat who wrote (36224)	12/7/2012 3:37:53 AM
From: Maurice Winn	3 Recommendations Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 86356

Wharfie, the UK has a quite different legal system from the USA, so quoting USA law is like quoting Martian law. In English common law, we can call ourselves all sorts of things. Some titles are protected. Perhaps his earlier title [inherited] was disputed. I don't know and don't really care if he calls himself Lord Viscount. It doesn't confer any right to perform functions for payment or the like. There is no fraud. I can probably call myself The Lord Viscount Honourable Sir Mqurice the Amazing" without breaching any laws. In fact, I think you should forthwith address me so. Mqurice