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originally posted by: mamabeth
a reply to: AtlasHawk
The last time I checked,the U.S. still has the Constitution.There are a lot
of patriots who won't go down without a fight.
originally posted by: Asktheanimals
a reply to: Echo007
Robinson isn't even speaking out against lslam, but only against pedophiles.
If a certain group has earned that hat let them wear it but it's not religious persecution.
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: Asktheanimals
Ok, I just read a few news articles on the case and am left kinda wondering about what exactly he was trying to accomplish by interfering with a criminal trial like that?
I mean, fair enough if the trial was already over and the men were found not guilty.
But as far as I can see, all he did was put the prosecution's case at risk, for the pure purpose of self promotion.
originally posted by: NOS4A2
It's a weird law. Robinson's arrest hinges on the theory that him filming as such will prejudice the jury or outcome of the trial. The problem is, Robinson has no power to influence the outcome of a trial, nor does anyone else not involved in the proceedings. That lies solely on the shoulders of those involved in the proceedings. It's just weird.
originally posted by: Wardaddy454
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: Asktheanimals
Ok, I just read a few news articles on the case and am left kinda wondering about what exactly he was trying to accomplish by interfering with a criminal trial like that?
I mean, fair enough if the trial was already over and the men were found not guilty.
But as far as I can see, all he did was put the prosecution's case at risk, for the pure purpose of self promotion.
Do you think jurors aren't swayed by outside influences as it is? Do you not think they would be influenced by the prosecution showing pictures of the victims? That would negate a fair trial in my mind, so how would someone reporting it, whether they show bias or not, do any worse? I guess we're just acknowledging ceremony at that point.
originally posted by: ScepticScot
originally posted by: Wardaddy454
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: Asktheanimals
Ok, I just read a few news articles on the case and am left kinda wondering about what exactly he was trying to accomplish by interfering with a criminal trial like that?
I mean, fair enough if the trial was already over and the men were found not guilty.
But as far as I can see, all he did was put the prosecution's case at risk, for the pure purpose of self promotion.
Do you think jurors aren't swayed by outside influences as it is? Do you not think they would be influenced by the prosecution showing pictures of the victims? That would negate a fair trial in my mind, so how would someone reporting it, whether they show bias or not, do any worse? I guess we're just acknowledging ceremony at that point.
The jury are meant to reach a decision based on the evidence presented, which has to done in way consistent with a fair trial.
originally posted by: Wardaddy454
originally posted by: ScepticScot
originally posted by: Wardaddy454
originally posted by: Subaeruginosa
a reply to: Asktheanimals
Ok, I just read a few news articles on the case and am left kinda wondering about what exactly he was trying to accomplish by interfering with a criminal trial like that?
I mean, fair enough if the trial was already over and the men were found not guilty.
But as far as I can see, all he did was put the prosecution's case at risk, for the pure purpose of self promotion.
Do you think jurors aren't swayed by outside influences as it is? Do you not think they would be influenced by the prosecution showing pictures of the victims? That would negate a fair trial in my mind, so how would someone reporting it, whether they show bias or not, do any worse? I guess we're just acknowledging ceremony at that point.
The jury are meant to reach a decision based on the evidence presented, which has to done in way consistent with a fair trial.
Meant to, being the operative phrase here. Most people go in with their minds already made up, depending on how heinous the crime, and its up to the defense to change their minds. If the defense can't do that, then it doesn't really matter what influenced the jury.
The Conservative Party has suspended 14 members over alleged Islamophobic or racist social media posts. A string of racist slurs were unearthed on a pro-Jacob Rees-Mogg Facebook group, with one calling to ‘get rid of all mosques’.
originally posted by: andy06shake
A racist little coward with an axe to grind and agenda to satisfy.
originally posted by: Steveogold
a reply to: hopenotfeariswhatweneed
i personally have nothing but contempt for the british courts