[xsmommy]

i thought it was Curacao and that it was to avoid any appearance of impropriety and favoritism towards the arubans, for the very reasons that Howlin mentioned. VDS worked with everyone down there, they need someone who doesn't know him to decide the case.

[Howlin]

I think you are right.

And I think you could justifiably say "judicial inbreeding" could be another reason.

[the Deejay]

they need someone who doesn't know him to decide the case.

lawdy!...this can go on forever and a day.