Thanks to Trevor Lautens for his column.

One has to remember that in Canada our whole legal system permits these SLAPP suits to continue. Rich groups and corporations can, and do, take full advantage of the situation. It's about time that legislation be introduced to stop SLAPP suits in Canada and to fine those who launch them large amounts of money. SLAPPs should never find their way into Canadian courts in the first place, in my opinion.

The judges and lawyers involved all know how much suffering is inflicted on people who have not been found guilty of a single crime. Clearly there is a financial interest in the continuation of this type of lawsuit or they would never be brought into court in the first place.

I will be sending Judy a $100 personal contribution and I hope that all your readers do the same thing. $25, $50 or any amount will help! Our society cannot afford to lose progressive voices.

I would like to know who is paying the SPCA bills in this case. Are donors paying for these expensive lawyers when they assume contributions are going to help animals in need?