Chapter 187 It's not a hard mouth
Link doesn't just talk about racists.
He went to Las Vegas and called the three private attorneys and Martha to that office.
In the office conference room, Link said to Matthew and his lawyers, "I asked you to come because I was going to sue some people. ”
When Matthew heard this, he was refreshed and said, "Who is it?"
His specialty lies in litigating cases. And the easiest thing for a lawyer to be known for is to fight lawsuits. Link called the three lawyers and his private management team so solemnly, and it was certainly not easy to sue them.
I just don't know if it's those media or those who beat his brother.
Link, however, said something that they all did not expect: "I will sue everyone who makes racist remarks on my private social networking site." ”
Martha frowned and said, "Link, I'm going to be angry about those racial discrimination, too. But I've seen your social networking sites, and there are quite a few people who have made that kind of remark in them. It's too hard for you to sue them. It's harder to convict them!"
Link did not accept her opinion, saying: "What I want to do is to prosecute, and the trial is the work of the court." ”
Bella also reacted quickly, and she didn't agree with Link's thoughts: "Link, Martha is right. That doesn't do you any good. And you're suing so many people at the same time, it's going to be very difficult for us to gather evidence or do anything else. ”
"At the same time, too many people are being sued, and it is easy for society to turn against you. Dill also rarely put on a serious face, said. "Boss. Although you are a victim, if you sue too many people at once, it will give others the impression that you are too domineering, and at the same time make bystanders feel sympathy for the person being sued. That is a kind of self-righteous compassion that everyone has. ”
Link saw that half of the others were immediately opposed, and he turned his head and asked, "Matthew, what do you think?"
"I think they're right. There are certainly a lot of people who just say a few discriminatory remarks, and that kind of remarks are unlikely to criminalize them. At most, get them to apologize to you. Suing too many people at the same time will make this lawsuit far away. There are a lot of variables. Especially in the case that Deere said, you can't afford to be unguarded. ”
Matthew paused at this point, frowned and thought for a while, and then said, "I suggest that only those who are particularly active among those people be selected and prosecuted." ”
McCully nodded and said, "Link, I agree with Matthew. We can pick a hundred or fifty of them. The case was joined. That will save us a lot of time. The impact will not be small. ”
Miller didn't speak until then. He slowed down and said, "Boss." I think I understand your intentions, and you're trying to make a big deal out of it. Because only when you make a big fuss can you get those who have also been discriminated against to support you. ”
Link nodded and said, "I do mean that." But that's not all. I want those people to keep their records. As long as the United States ostensibly rejects racial discrimination, they will pay the price. ”
Miller shook his head with a smile and said, "Boss, I'm afraid it's difficult for you to achieve this goal." I guess what you mean is to make it difficult for them to be in terms of employment because of your prosecution. But in fact that won't do much. Because those people will not necessarily be punished by the law, they will be seen as heroes of racial discrimination. Moreover, there are many bosses who agree with racism in their hearts. ”
"At least that's the case on Wall Street," Matthew said. The managers there are almost all white, and so are the vast majority of agents!"
Miller nodded and said, "The example given by Matthew is just a relatively obvious case. In fact, many industries discriminate against people of color. Take the media, for example. Have you ever seen a black anchor in a white-dominated TV station? How many black journalists are there? It's rare, isn't it? That's what we have to think about. If we sue too many people, it is impossible to gain advantage in public opinion. ”
Link gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, then choose the most active ones, and the number will be set at a hundred." ”
Martha knows how many comments he has on his personal social networking site. She immediately said, "I'm going to hire some blacks as temporary workers to take down excerpts from those messages as evidence." ”
Link agreed with her idea, saying, "That's a good idea." "Black people have always been discriminated against, and it's best for them to look for that kind of speech.
"The three of us drafted the pleadings together. Matthew said right away.
He knew it was an opportunity for a few of their lawyers. Although the people Link is going to sue may just be some inconspicuous people. But the impact is too great. Link's social networking sites have been followed by more than 14 million people. And the person who sued is related to a hot social incident. As soon as the complaint is submitted, several of their lawyers will become famous.
Link nodded and said, "Okay, anyway, this matter should be done as soon as possible." Everything else can be put aside for a while. ”
Martha said, "Link, I would suggest that the low-rent community project should be accelerated, not slowed down. ”
"I agree with Martha. If philanthropy is slowed down because of these chores, it will also give those media something to say, and it will be very easy to believe. Dill agreed with Martha's idea. "In addition, wind power projects should also proceed as planned. That represents that attitude. ”
Link frowned, but had to agree that what Dill said was right. If he lets go of the wind project, it will give the impression that he is weak.
He nodded and said, "Well, if you don't have enough people, you can recruit some people temporarily." ”
Their meeting was held here, and then it was dispersed. After Link left, the details were left to the six of them to discuss.
Link's post seems to have become an anti-racist banner and a rallying cry for people of color to fight white supremacists.
More and more well-known people of color are joining the debate. One by one, celebrities of color have publicly denounced racism. And argues that as long as Link's contract is legitimate, then he should not be blamed for handing over the contract to any company. They criticized the media's discriminatory treatment of business activities by people of color. Think that's a deeper form of racism.
There are quite a few stars of color in Hollywood, especially Latinos.
Some white celebrities have also taken the initiative to express their political correctness and speak out against racial discrimination. With the first one, the other stars will be asked this question.
The more famous the star, the more politically correct. On the contrary, some small stars want to increase their exposure in this matter, and their remarks seem to be inclined to racist, but there is no way to say that he is racist. This in turn makes celebrities be asked more of these questions.
Link looked outside and was disturbed. He made the farm more secure, and hid himself in Hans's farm, allowing the flood to rage outside.
Matthew: They moved quickly, and they had only been in the meeting for two days. Martha and Link discussed and held a press conference.
At a simple press conference, Martha read out only one statement.
A Nevada television station reported on the launch.
Link saw Martha on TV and said in a sonorous voice to dozens of media reporters: "I am entrusted by Mr. Link Hans to announce something here to all journalists. Mr. Link Hans has decided to prosecute the person who repeatedly made racist remarks against him on his personal social networking site. A total of 103 people were prosecuted. They are all people with a clear sense of racial discrimination. The list will be published on Mr. Hans's personal social networking site. At the same time, Mr. Hans reserves the right to pursue legal responsibility against other netizens who have made discriminatory remarks against him. ”
Martha did not take questions from reporters. However, she also answered a question: "The indictment has been sent to the court." ”
As for the rest of the issues, she simply dismissed them with no authorization and "no comment".
"Wouldn't that make things more complicated?" Jessica was also a little relieved when she saw the news. But there are some worries. "I think it would be better if things settled down sooner. ”
Link hugged her tightly and said, "It's a simple thing. They simply wanted me to give in. But I can't give in!"
"I support you in everything. She said and leaned her mouth over.
Link's phone call interrupts their kiss.
Link saw that the number turned out to be from GE's Alan Elber.
He frowned and answered, "Is there something wrong?" Mr. Elber. ”
"Maybe you're in trouble, Mr. Hans. Elber said with a smile. "I'm okay with some of the media. Maybe I can talk to them. ”
"No need. It's nothing to listen to the dog bark once in a while!"
"Mr. Hans, don't you see the situation clearly? I don't think we want to see things get out of hand. ”
"It's out of control. Link said coldly. "By the way, what can you do? The contract, I have decided to hand over to Huaxin Company. ”
"Mr. Hans, I want you to take the test carefully......"
Link hung up the phone, a sneer on his lips.
Jessica looked wrong and asked, "Who is that?"
Link smiled and said, "A self-righteous bastard!"
Jessica asked, "GE people?" She thought they were probably the only ones who made Link say that.
Link nodded and said, "It's them." He looked at the time and said. "It's time to cook! You play with Hannah for a while, and you'll have dinner in half an hour. ”
Link was frying salmon chunks when his phone rang, but it wasn't with him. Jessica found his phone, looked at the screen and said, "Link, it's Harry's phone!"
"You pick it up for me. If there's nothing urgent, let him know, and I'll call him back in twenty minutes. ”
Jessica answered the phone, and after saying a few words, her face was solemn.
She came to Link with the phone and said, "Harry said something happened to your restaurant. She said she was about to get a spatula.
Link took the phone without even wiping his hand: "Harry, it's me." What's going on?"
"There was a group of white people gathered outside our restaurant, holding signs and shouting the slanderous slogan of you. They're racist!"
Link heard the sinking on his face and said, "Is everyone safe in the store?"
"It's all right. I've closed the restaurant and workers are leaving work early. I've called the police. He paused for a moment and added, "Listen to the voice, the police are coming." ”
Link also heard the siren from the phone over there. He said, "You also leave the restaurant as soon as possible." ”
"No, Link, we can suspend business, but I can't run away from it. Harry rejected his suggestion. "And there are police, they don't dare to mess around. Okay, the police are knocking on the door, and I'm going to talk to them. ”
Link listened to the busy tone of the phone, a little worried. But then Harry called to say that the men had been cleared by the police. Only then did he feel relieved.