31-08-2014, 03:46 PM
It is to be hoped that the widespread availability of smartphones with video capability will eventually force the judicial system to be more responsive. The court system, being bound to hoary judicial tradition and precedent, is usually the last place to look for acceptance of more modern community standards, or even acceptance of more modern technology.
Not that I am suggesting that is always a bad thing. It is useful to be reminded of our founding traditions and principles from time to time, and I would shudder to see a court system run by public polls (which seems to be meat and potatoes for other "law-makers").
Not that I am suggesting that is always a bad thing. It is useful to be reminded of our founding traditions and principles from time to time, and I would shudder to see a court system run by public polls (which seems to be meat and potatoes for other "law-makers").
"All that is necessary for tyranny to succeed is for good men to do nothing." (unknown)
James Tracy: "There is sometimes an undue amount of paranoia among some conspiracy researchers that can contribute to flawed observations and analysis."
Gary Cornwell (Dept. Chief Counsel HSCA): "A fact merely marks the point at which we have agreed to let investigation cease."
Alan Ford: "Just because you believe it, that doesn't make it so."
James Tracy: "There is sometimes an undue amount of paranoia among some conspiracy researchers that can contribute to flawed observations and analysis."
Gary Cornwell (Dept. Chief Counsel HSCA): "A fact merely marks the point at which we have agreed to let investigation cease."
Alan Ford: "Just because you believe it, that doesn't make it so."