Posted on 11/20/2004 10:02:03 AM PST by 4.1O dana super trac pak
Yupper. Makes ya wonder if they can figure out how to get out of bed in the morning. They belong over at DU.
This little twit most probably has had 10 or 11 years in our magnificent public education system and has never had it even suggested to her that her arrogance might have consequences.
Welcome to the real world, honey.
BTW, what she actually received was one night in the cooler.
Disenfranchizement!
As a sub, I look at students while they talk out of turn in class and call them on it. At least half will look me in the eye and tell me that they weren't talking. My reply, "You get into double trouble when you lie to me. I was watching you. Now, were you talking?" Then they fess up. Moral of story: Don't believe all people who claim innocence.
Bull sh*t.
Don't give me this life isn't fair claptrap.
The government, including their tax paid agents are forcing us to pay for millions in this country that are here illegally, BREAKING THE LAW. To the point where this epic lawlessness is shutting down our hospitals, choking off our schools, and social services.
Yet if I don't pay for this government sponsored titanic lawlessness they put us in jail.
But you want the citizens to abide by the letter of the law?
Spit!
21 days for contempt???
Imagine if someone actually commits a crime?! "Off with her head!"
I always find it a bit pompous of the courts when we have a first amendment that gives us the right to hold our government in contempt but the legal trade union believes so much as any disrespectful comment or act towards the court should be met with a harsh punishment.
A simple fine of $25 or the taking of the phone until the following day would suffice.
BTW, have a cell phone ring at a Microsoft meeting and the person sings a show tune.
"It's his courtroom."
No it is not! It is OUR courtroom! He just gets the privilege of having the authority to operate it.
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Old enough to know we are being had.
The government, including their tax paid agents are forcing us to pay for millions in this country that are here illegally, BREAKING THE LAW. To the point where this epic lawlessness is shutting down our hospitals, choking off our schools, and social services.
Yet if I don't pay for this government sponsored titanic lawlessness they put us in jail.
But you want the citizens to abide by the letter of the law?
Spit!
"One went off, and the judge gave a warning for everyone to follow (what were probably) the posted rules for the court room. "
Again, it was an accident in the same manner as passing wind. If you are going to convict people for cellphone ringers you would also have to start convicting the chronically flatulent.
The 45 days was limited to the drug charge, and that sentence came the following day.
You're correct, the 21 days was outside of the context of the crime. It was 21 days for contempt, a totally separate matter.
From looking at this thread, it's obvious that you and a few others don't understand anything at all about the seriousness of courtroom decorum and rules. I bet a hundred bucks the judge conveyed the cellphone warning with unmistakable clarity; and I wouldn't be surprised to learn that this girl rolled her eyes and purposefully defied him. I'd love to hear an eyewitness account.
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PS: If you want to see "jerks" who abuse their power, how about liberal activists who create legislation from thin air with their rulings.
Why? Because he followed through on discipline? Maybe if someone had been a little more caring with this young woman sooner she might not be in his courtroom to begin with.
Republican, Democrat, Libertarian, Green party, little green men from mars.......doesn't matter. The Judge told everyone to turn off their cell phones and they all did but her.
Maverick judges treated the same as slumlords, interesting proposition.
I'm thinking it's important that this was a news story, and we don't know what they left out. And one thing they could have left out was the young lady's demeanor before the cell phone rang. The amount of open contempt I have seen SOME juveniles show in court is, to me, astonishing. Last week a pair of thugs and thier groupies persisted in whispering and giggling despite repeated warnings. They were begging to be sent up for contempt.
Yeah, there are arrogant judges. But it's also true that what goes on in court is important, and that the judges generally have an unbelievable number of cases to plow through. And in Juvie, where the judges with whom I come in contact really DO care about the kids, their families, and their outcomes, the emotional energy is pretty high. Juvie is the scariest court in our district, because juveniles aren't mature enough to know they're not going to get away with assault, and because the issues are emotionally deep issues.
21 days MIGHT be excessive, but I wouldn't say it was for shure until I knew the rest of what went on that day.
And there it is. It's all about them damn Messkins, ain't it, Joe?
Get a clue. She actually spent NO additional time in jail for this offense. Read the full story. Being informed before forming an opinion is a good thing.
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