Perhaps you need to update your LinkedIn profile page as it publicly states a graduation year of 2011 which according to you is errant

As a former practising attorney at the Bermuda Bar I can advise you that you have no cause of action in defamation for being belittled for the usage of poor syntax and grammar in combination with an alleged errant statement as to the date of your graduation

Perhaps a person lacking professional legal experience would fail to appreciate that hurt feelings alone will not give rise to such a claim

As for your excuse for the appalling use of syntax and grammar the response by Bernews appears to say it all

However for my part when I first read the letter I actually questioned whether or not English was your first language as the grammar employed particularly in the last sentence appears to be a common grammatical mistake made by a person who speaks a romance language such as French or Spanish

To be frank I have no concerns about the legalization of marijuana one way or the other my only concerns are with any person who surreptitiously attempts to undermine the integrity of the system without offering any constructive advice as to how to remedy it

Clearly accusing the Governor of being potentially duplicitous is an attack on the integrity of the system and is both unwise and unhelpful

I can appreciate that Bermuda has a long and continuing legacy of denied opportunities and unfulfilled professional potential particularly in the legal profession however your skills and talents may be wasted in this endeavour

Cheers

That is ‘medical cannabis’ you’re recommending , right ?

Otherwise it sort of sounds like there might really be some sort of a motive issue going on after all .

Mr. Gordon, can you please clarify? 80% of the words above are directly quoting your statement, and we’ve compared the press release [PDF] to what we posted a few times, and as far as we can see the above accurately reflect your exact words.

Not saying we are top level writers, however we do strive for accuracy at all times, so if there is an error as far as us attributing words you did not say, please provide specifics and we will amend.

Please be advised that only one, if any, of the syntax and grammar errors in the article (even those attributed to me) were mine, and that the rest were a matter of awkward and hurried editing by BerNews. I’m not faulting them at all, mind you; even the New York Times makes occasional slight errors. That is the nature of the hectic pace of journalism, and Ber News is always the island’s fastest media source.

These types of errors, whether by the press or by those who submit media releases, are commonplace when hot-button political issues are dealt with in the rapid fire world of politics.

Also, I note that you claim I graduated from law school in 2011, when that is not correct — it was at the very end of 2012. Since your public comment was clearly meant to belittle or lower me in the eyes of readers, I would warn you that this, in combination with the errant clam you made, could in theory give rise to an action for defamation. On the other hand, I would not trouble myself with such trifles, as they are of little consequence. Likewise with the errors you pointed out — they are of little consequence, even though I concede all parties would have been better served by a better letter and more error-free coverage — but at the end of the day, real substance is evident, and was not unduly damaged by poor form here. Everyone else seems to have grasped the point being made; I would suggest a little cannabis, where legal, could help you grasp it, too.

You may feel free to underestimate my grammatical, syntax, legal, and/or logical skills if you wish, but, before so doing, please note that I am a former professional proofreader and editor for the US State of Georgia, where I was awarded prizes for work rate and accuracy. In addition, I have notably won several legal battles (without the benefit of counsel) which were considered even by legal professionals “all but impossible” cases. You under-estimate me, perhaps as the result of a few grammatical or syntax errors shared between me and a professional news journalist. That under-estimation is not likely to give you a proper perspective on either my skills in general, or on this issue. I also suspect that the pain you experienced upon seeing the trifling errors was caused not by the errors themselves, but instead by some prejudice relating to the topic matter.

I would like you to consider offering your services as a proof-reader for my next media release, since all authors know the difficulty of noticing one’s own errors.

Cheers,

Alan Gordon

Raymond Yans has no clue about REAL drug facts & was recently call out by Uruguay’s president & proven to be a liar. The most ironic part of it all is that just a few months before President Mujica pimp slapped Yans America’s UN representative reported that a number of UN diplomats turned up to the world body’s annual budget negotiations, ”falling down drunk”.

http://www.smh.com.au/world/budget-at-the-un-no-sober-subject-20130305-2fj1x.html

I think your stupid for asking a question like that.

Firstly, people who are pro weed are not against anyone choosing someone’s poison, that is their choice. However I do have a problem when we are singling out weed, and your relying on data from 1930′s that ain’t event true.

What’s more hypocritical than protecting a law that has been proven to be founded on false information?

Sara, take your dumba** to a computer, and do some research, then come talk to me.

I really hope that OUR rights as Bermudians for the discussion and possible legalization etc of cannabis will not be revoked. I hope we don’t get one chance and that’s it.

I hope we don’t stay in the stone age any more. It is time we woke up and smelled the coffee – no actually, GREW UP. A logical, sensible adult who is mature should find no fault with cannabis or just reason to illegalize it.

I don’t have the time to write huge essays online. I just pray and pray that what is FAIR IS DONE – legalize it.
Cannabis should be 100% legal, but controlled like tobacco, coffee, or alcohol.

Make it 21yrs old minimum age for use, growing, etc.

Stop drug dealers, gangs, etc instantly with the legalization!

News around the world supports the truth that cannabis legalization has these positive benefits and more.

JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE GRAND ARCHITECT IS WATCHING YOU ALL WITH MY KEEN EYE

Bermuda has NO say in many things and this is one of them.

I am thankful we do have people who are doing the research to find the truth, rather then relying on laws that were created a long time ago, that have no legitimate reasoning for still being applied today.

This is my message to you people who are against weed, if you looking out for the community, one’s heath and safety, well start with Fast Food, addictive prescription drugs, cigarettes, and alcohol. These are the legal things that harm us the most, yet we are finding more ways to make they available to our community.

If you truly believe in one of the view points I just mentioned, there is no way you can turn a blind eye to the impact of alcohol and ciggarettes.

I understand that Mr. Gordon is a law school graduate and that he graduated in 2011

based on this letter it is obvious that Mr. Gordon has yet to be admitted as a practising member of the Bermuda Bar and therein may lie the undercurrents of his frustrations

What’s the POINT of having the conversation without knowing what control we have over this VITAL decision for Bda??

WELL DONE, ALAN

Minister Dunkley, back in your court before you can try to hit it out.

Next move to delay?