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With all due respects, sodpoodle, America has been so abuse by its lawyers, both defense and prosecutors, adn those on the bench busy channeling the late, unlamented Judge Roy Bean, that they despise and fear both lawyers and the courts.

How long this Republic can stand when the citizens feel that way about the judicial branch is debatable. But, posting a puff piece about how Nifong worked his way up, followed by a plea to allow the lawyers to take their time does raise questions as to motivation on your part.

Just what of a "speedy trail" do you disagree with?

Once the data was made public about the withholding of exculpatory evidence (A FELONY, BY THE WAY! ! !) on the part of Nifong and his subordinates, criminal charges should have been filed.

To suggest that Nifong and his fellow "brothers in the law" be given many months to do to Nifong what would be done in a day or two to any citizen is to argue that lawyers are above the law and entitled to special treatment when the criminal acts come to light.

The de facto result of your argument is that Nifong would be given many months for his dastardly deeds to be forgotten by a compliant media and a legal profession not known for either ethical/legal behavior or a willingness to weed out the criminal amongst their profession.

Sorry. That dog don't hunt.

This entire case is a clear and concise argument for removal of prosecutorial immunity.

It is also a clear example of why America should enact laws doubling the penalties for any member of the Bar or any law enforcement officer who breaks the law in the course of their job.

Those to whom we delegate substantial power must be held accountable according to the severity of the trust they betrayed by their criminal acts.

With all due respect Glades, you attributed a lot of motives for my posting.

I found the DA conference site, did some digging, found Nifong's entry for NC Durham DA and posted it as information, without opinion.

My opinion is, Nifong is a jerk. An opinion based on what I have read on FR, in news reports etc.,

Happy New Year!

I agree with your overall theme, but not all of your remedy. There is a need for SOME prosecutorial immunity. Without it, the number of criminal prosecutions in legitimate cases will go way down and the people will suffer more criminal acts against them. But it definitely must be completely reviewed and amended.