Pabst Blog: A Must Read

[kcjc69]

That was an interesting read.

A modern version, in a close way, of Harper Lee's epic novel about a lawyer taking on the defense of an innocent accused, in a charged atmosphere of prejudice and political opportunism.

All of the stage players are right here, in Missoula, Montana: the slippery has-been politician seeking personal publicity from the tragedy, a thoroughly ambiguous prosecutor egged on by furious and self-righteous "folks," the hate groups calling for a good old fashioned lynching, the hanging judge who made it obvious she couldn't wait to pass sentence, the local newspaper pandering to the local prejudice and fanning the flames of injustice to sell newspapers, the local YWCA director taking on the role of the preacher condemning the heathen accused and all the sinners he represents, the cowardly University president caving to pressure and firing anyone who dared stand up for the accused, the willingness to suspend all measures of honest fairness in favor of a predetermined outcome, and the despicable bitterness afterward of a community of closed minds refusing to acknowledge it's own guilt in its rush to judgment.

Good for Kirsten.

Spot on! :clap: :clap: :clap:

 

[MsMaroon]

Kirsten's post is well known to those of us who defend the Constitution and along the way, the wrongly accused. We are no longer one of the "good guys" or have gone over to the Dark Side (They've got cookies!) because we don't accept their "truths." Never mind that their truths are just the latest fad, they are heartfelt and unquestionable.
"Women would never lie about rape," or "98% of all rape accusations are true" demean women by ignoring the fact that they are humans, and like all humans, full of complicated and contradictory thoughts and emotions. Throw in the rape industry abettors who at the same time offer sympathy (you poor dear) and praise (How brave of you to see this prosecuted) and most people of weaker will and even less integrity start to buy into the game. Remember the Duke Lacrosse team "victim" who still maintained that she had been raped even after the graphic evidence disproved it. I am sure she was also a product of the rape industry.
Trials should be a search for the truth, but too often they are nothing more than a parlor game for the prosecution. There is no "discretion" in prosecutorial discretion. They will upend someone's life just because they can. If a jury returns a "Not guilty", well then it's all a product of that sleazy defense attorney, and the judge who is biased against them, or the ignorant fools of the jury who refused to consider the facts.
The power to prosecute is the power to harass and imprison. We should be very careful of who we choose to imbue that power with. Luckily, Fred won't have to suffer our rejection at the next election. But let's not let his clone in either. And if you are ever called as a juror, remember that it is your solemn duty to put the State to the test and not let your biases fill in the blanks that they don't prove. If you don't hold them to that standard, then you might as well go out to Arlington Cemetery and piss on all the graves of those who died for our rights.

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[RobGriz]

That was an interesting read.

A modern version, in a close way, of Harper Lee's epic novel about a lawyer taking on the defense of an innocent accused, in a charged atmosphere of prejudice and political opportunism.

All of the stage players are right here, in Missoula, Montana: the slippery has-been politician seeking personal publicity from the tragedy, a thoroughly ambiguous prosecutor egged on by furious and self-righteous "folks," the hate groups calling for a good old fashioned lynching, the hanging judge who made it obvious she couldn't wait to pass sentence, the local newspaper pandering to the local prejudice and fanning the flames of injustice to sell newspapers, the local YWCA director taking on the role of the preacher condemning the heathen accused and all the sinners he represents, the cowardly University president caving to pressure and firing anyone who dared stand up for the accused, the willingness to suspend all measures of honest fairness in favor of a predetermined outcome, and the despicable bitterness afterward of a community of closed minds refusing to acknowledge it's own guilt in its rush to judgment.

Good for Kirsten.

Wow. My favorite book came to life right before my eyes and I had not realized it. Well written and thought out UMGriz!!!

 

[GrizMusician]

UMGriz75 is my new favorite poster... :mrgreen:

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[GrizRanger]

That was an interesting read.

A modern version, in a close way, of Harper Lee's epic novel about a lawyer taking on the defense of an innocent accused, in a charged atmosphere of prejudice and political opportunism.

All of the stage players are right here, in Missoula, Montana: the slippery has-been politician seeking personal publicity from the tragedy, a thoroughly ambiguous prosecutor egged on by furious and self-righteous "folks," the hate groups calling for a good old fashioned lynching, the hanging judge who made it obvious she couldn't wait to pass sentence, the local newspaper pandering to the local prejudice and fanning the flames of injustice to sell newspapers, the local YWCA director taking on the role of the preacher condemning the heathen accused and all the sinners he represents, the cowardly University president caving to pressure and firing anyone who dared stand up for the accused, the willingness to suspend all measures of honest fairness in favor of a predetermined outcome, and the despicable bitterness afterward of a community of closed minds refusing to acknowledge it's own guilt in its rush to judgment.

Good for Kirsten.

Wow. My favorite book came to life right before my eyes and I had not realized it. Well written and thought out UMGriz!!!

Incredible, thought provoking writing!

If UMGriz75 ever got together with Kirsten Pabst and produced a kid, that kid could be the savior of the free world! :clap: