— an argument or evidence in opposition
— the negative position or one holding it
— something (as a ruse) used deceptively to gain another’s confidence
— a con artist, a con game
definitions by Merriam-Webster’s Online Dictionary
Cons:
Terrence McKenna, Project Executive, Keating Consulting LLC (Development Manager for HSP Gaming):
“Enough of the history lesson” (2008/01/08).
Leigh Whitaker, Spokesperson for HSP Gaming (and a lawyer):
“And while Leigh Whitaker,” a lawyer, and spokesperson for SugarHouse, “‘acknowledges’ the historical importance of the site, she stated flatly that it is not the duty of SugarHouse to preserve history.” (March 2008).
Daniel Bailey, Principal Investigator #1 (through mid-2007), A.D. Marble & Co.
“Research for the Phase IA study found no evidence for shipwrecks in the APE. It seems unlikely that wrecks would be present, given the dredging that must have occurred…” (March 2007)
Richard Baublitz, Principal Investigator #2 (mid- to end-2007), A.D. Marble & Co.
Judson Kratzer, Archaeologist/Principal Investigator #3 (2008), A.D. Marble & Co.
“almost fell over” when they found the 3,500 year old Native Indian artifacts on the section of the site.
Paul Schopp, Historian, A.D. Marble & Co.
“Unfortunately, I cannot respond due to my contractural obligations to my company’s client.” (2007/12/12).
