Crook wins damages - Oh Canada!


	Crook wins damages - Oh Canada!

RecordSage

4-22-2007 12:53 PM

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theft, damages, lawsuit, ruling, justice, idiocy

RecordSage says:

I thought our legal system needed a tune-up... Apparently the Canadians need it as much if not more so. On the other hand their medical system appears superior where one can get paid $10k for a missing tooth.

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4-22-2007 2:51 PM

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Canada- WHAT are you thinking? Please...

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