Jim Henderson wrote:
> I think that's because the judgments are financial rather 
> than, say, prison

I always thought that was bogus, myself. The original distinction in the 
amount of evidence needed was based on the fact that if it's the government 
making the prosecution's case, they have basically unlimited funds and 
power. In a civil case between (say) two corporations, each corporation is 
spending their own money to hire lawyers, figure out evidence, etc, so it's 
more balanced.

The idea that the government prefers to fine the crap out of you instead of 
actually having to prove their case seems wrong to me.

-- 
Darren New, San Diego CA, USA (PST)
   Forget "focus follows mouse." When do
   I get "focus follows gaze"?

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