3.+Prosecution

= The Desk of the Prosecutor =

What the prosecution has to say:

-The speech involved in Myers' questionnaire was a matter of public concern

-The questionnaire had useful content was not malicious towards one person

-The question addressing pressure to work on political campaigns was a matter of public concern rendering the whole questionnaire a matter of public concern

-The efficient running of government offices (including issues of morale and policy) are indeed matters of public concern

-Myers' questionnaire was handed out at lunch and did not substantially disrupt the workplace or the completion of her duties

-Myers' questionnaire was a "motivating factor" to her termination

-At the time of Myers' termination she was ignored when telling Connick that she would accept the transfer