[MortMan]

“Young lady, please rise. I am dismissing your case because you should show Respect to your elders. You were very rude to call the School Superintendent a Douche Bag, and I insist you apologize to them immediately, or face Contempt of Court charges forthwith.”

Does this mean you support punishment for offenses not before the court? That would be extraordinarily dangerous, IMO.

I am of mixed mind on this subject. True, the girl should have been more respectful, but I have also seen far too many petty tyrants who were principals and superintendents. Petty tyrants do not deserve respect.

[DieHard the Hunter]

> Does this mean you support punishment for offenses not before the court? That would be extraordinarily dangerous, IMO.

Perhaps I’m misunderstanding your question. Punishment for offenses not before the Court happens all the time. Every time somebody gets fired from their job, for example. Every time a parent spanks their kid. Or in this case, where the brat wasn’t allowed to run for Student Government

I certainly support that, and I can’t see how it sets a dangerous precedent.

Am I misunderstanding it?