Secondly, foreclosure actions would increase in cost if the borrower files for bankruptcy as you would have to defend the BK or if the borrower attempts to fight the foreclosure complaint, provided this is possible in the state the loan is in.

I know I said I could take your harsh comments ( and I can, please keep them coming) but I also reserve the right to defend ourselves.

Thanks Jonathan, Stephani, Scott.FWIW, I always found having my opinion challenged either made my thinking better, or I needed to change my opinion.To defend Jonathan for 1 minute, someplace it is written ignorance of the law is not an excuse.

As it has been explained to me, if your choice or carriage of your "nonlethal" weapon causes you to commit a felony in the act of defending yourself and/or someone else that results in a death you are also open to felony murder charges.There's a book I heard about that explains the proper use of a flashlight in a self defense situation while mitigating exposing yourself to manslaughter charges should someone die.

Maybe someday the people on the left coast will be allowed to defend themselves just like we can in the rest of the nation (where we're still relatively free).

I once even beat a blow-hard pus-sucking lawyer hired by the family of the defendant.

I am in no way defending David or his business - just amused at the dichotomy.

He only answers questions people ask so it’s not like he's some type of minister telling people they are wrong and going to burn foreva.

If you are inclined to be a bit more aggressive when preparing your taxes you should find an accountant who either agrees with your elections or, if not, will honor them (as long as they can be reasonably defended).

Even if you are in the right, legal fees may be substantial for defending.