[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

I guess I don't get it. I do not see why anyone for any reason ever has a pass to lie under oath. Period. Our judicial system depends on that oath. Without it it's just a matter of the best liar with the most powerful support winning.

That said, maybe he is not guilty. I hope that's the case.

[sinkspur]

I do not see why anyone for any reason ever has a pass to lie under oath.

How about this?

Your car comes up missing, and you accuse me of stealing it. I say I did steal it. Then a cop comes up, investigating the "crime", and I tell him that I drove your car all over North Texas, picking up chicks and drinking Nehis.

Suddenly, your son drives up in your car, and he says "Dad, I took the car and didn't tell you."

IOW, no theft of car. Do I go to jail for lying to the cop about driving your car and picking up chicks?

[Black Tooth]

I do not see why anyone for any reason ever has a pass to lie under oath. Period.

They don't have a pass.

Unless they are insane, people deceive and lie for reasons. They have a motive.