[However, he sees both sides of the issue. In defense of the states,] if you accept the concept of sovereign immunity as a valid doctrine, it's a reasonable exercise ... States aren't like a business; they don't sell software.

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[But Munn disagreed, saying if a plaintiff's suit has merit, then the law can be challenged. Regardless of the states' efforts to protect themselves,] like anything else, there will be some amount of frivolous lawsuits related to the year 2000, ... This is America. Why expect anything different?

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[The issue of state immunity to year 2000 errors is generating a swell of controversy.] What incentive will [states] have to make sure systems are compliant? ... And how can a person be protected if someone has acted irresponsibly?

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