One day, one indictment, followed by an appeal.
Another day, another indictment, followed by an appeal.
You switch on the TV and it appears as if reruns of Court TV series are on all the time! For anyone interested in following news to stay informed and keep up with happenings locally and around the world it can make for depressing viewing, especially for people with sense of fair play and justice. My take is that if any issue is perceived to be so important that it is considered as something that goes to the heart of what we define who we are as a system of governance and justice, it should be considered supremely important and dealt with swiftly. To my way of thinking that means the issue goes straight to the Supreme Court, gets heard immediately, broadcast live and ruled directly by a panel of five judges of Supreme Court (The other four judges can hear other important cases that need attention). Hearings happening everyday till a decision is reached. No jury, no appeals allowed by prosecution or defense, to avoid any potential delays. Everyone accept the outcome and just get on with their life. That’s how other all hands on deck situations are generally handled, why should this be different? It will also be a good test of fairness in decision-making (based on facts, evidence presented, and arguments advanced by either side) of lifetime appointees of the highest court of the land, in full public view. During a time when we have witnessed epic disasters like most rainfall recorded in a 24-hour period, most acres lost to wildfire/s, highest temps on record etc., that require immediate attention and action, it just doesn’t seem fair to discuss ad nauseum, for years, legal matters that are considered of supreme importance. Sad thing is the longer it takes the more divisive it gets for the nation. The overwhelming feeling is “Can we just get done with it, please?”
As the courts decide on weighty matters on hand, the citizens need to have coping mechanism to keep going with day-to-day activities. Humor is one way to do it. In that spirit, from what has been reported and we have heard so far, here are a few bumper stickers.
If attempted crimes fail
Defendant shouldn’t go to jail!
The art of the deal
Is to file appeal after appeal!
Let justice quickly prevail for good 🙏
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