The burden of proof in a tort action (a "preponderance of the evidence") is much lighter than the states burden in a criminal action ("beyond a reasonable doubt").
Seven years ago, the United States walked into Iraq based on worst-case-scenario predictions about its nuclear program that were far from beyond a reasonable doubt.
No, what we seek is a level of knowing that we could classify as beyond a reasonable doubt.
I call the evidence clear and convincing but not beyond a reasonable doubt.
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