I also find it strange that one of the bitcoin developers announced selling a huge stash of their bitcoins over this whole 51% fear. I can understand why one would do that, but why announce it? Sounds like a joined effort to spread FUD..
He said he consulted a lawyer and was advised to announce it to prevent any possible liabilities. I'm buying that, it sounds reasonable to me.
Heh, I could see a lawyer saying something like that. But in reality there's no way you could be held liable for something like that. It's like being required to say I'm going to be selling half my gold because I work at a goldsmith's shop.