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Doesn't it say something when a thread as trivial as "I Ride You Decide" gets 20 comments but something as critical as the size of TNP only attracts 6 comments?
I don't mean to criticis the humour based threads, it's all about having fun after all isn't it, but the comparison in activity...
Well thank you for giving us the benefit of your cutting and acerbic wit Flem, I’m sure you regularly have them rolling in the aisles with your impressions of Oscar Wilde down at your local.
VP :noangel:
Not having seen any previous trials I can only draw my experience from this one so it was only reasonable I assumed your smoking gun reference related to this trial. If it wasn't then what are you bitching about Flem?
VP :noangel:
I'm afraid we will have to agree to disagree as there is clearly no evidence of a smoking gun. Where is the evidence of planning orimplementation of a plot? Where are the mysterious agents of insurrection identified? What indeed was the fabric of the plot?
Without these fundamental...
The decision to acquit was the right one purely and simply on the grounds that the prosecution did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that Blue Wolf was guilty. Do not criticise the system because of the inept manner in which the case was constructed and delivered.
VP :noangel:
I think it would be more than reasonable to set a deadline for prosecutions final questions and summing up now. Failing to meet the deadline should result in the charges being thrown out, prosecution being unable to continue, or the judge making a final decision based on the evidence and...
So how long is a no show allowed before the case is thrown out? It seems unreasonable to leave someone with an accusation hanging over their head indefinitely just because the prosecution declines, or is incapable for whatever reason, of continuing the case.
VP :noangel:
I guess the excitement was all too much for him.
Does this mean that the trial has collapsed due to the Prosecution not being in a position to continue the case?
VP :noangel:
Well it's now over a week since the question was asked. Just how much time needs to pass before failing to respond becomes contempt of court?
VP :noangel:
Gotcha and I agree so I retract my earlier comment with an apology. The issue here is proving, or not proving, if there was indeed a plot and if so providing compelling evidence which has not been the case so far in my opinion.
VP :noangel:
Sorry but I have to fundamentally disagree Flem, thoughts do not pull people before a virtual court, thoughts do not prevent someone from participating an activity, actions do this through the medium of the internet. By way of example, should BW be found guilty then he could be expelled/barred...
I hardly think the two compare do they Sydia. Having the thought, and attempting an act are two very different things as well you know so I find your point, well to be blunt, pointless.
VP :noangel:
Mr Sniff, I really do think you need to take a deep breathe and review the conduct of the trial as you appear to be struggling in getting your head around what should be some pretty basic principles. The onus is on you as prosecutor to prove guilt and not on BW to prove innocence. So far your...
Mr Snif, as a wise man once said "When you are at the bottomof a hole it's time to stop digging". You obviously have no idea how a judicial system works do you, so here is a free lesson.
Prosecution put forward case.
Defence attempts to refute case by either producing contradicting evidence...