[okie01]

"Wouldn't you have to do this multiple times in multiple jurisdictions to prove to everyone that the American public won't convict on these charges?"

The real fight won't be in court. The real fight will be in the media and by word of mouth. The jury of common sense will make the ultimate decision.

Congressman BillyBob proposes to begin a small revolution. And he has invited us to join him...

[Congressman Billybob]

My friend, you have a way of getting to the numb of things.

I'd like to borrow your phrase, that I am appealing to the "jury of common sense." You bet. And you're absolutely right that the real fight is not the one in court.

A clear example is Lt. Col. West in Iraq. The Army would have court-martialed the man. But the press got their teeth into the story, a few honorable Congressman got up on their hind legs (yes. Virginia, there ARE still a few honorable Congressman), and the Army backed down.

Most cases are won or lost inside the courtroom. But a few cases are, of necessity, won or lost outside the courtroom.

Thanks for your comments.

John / Billybob