(February 22, 2019 at 11:40 pm)Fireball Wrote: Those of us here in the "chattering classes" get to say whatever we want behind our monitors. Everything offered here is an opinion, and of course not necessarily a legal one. You seem bent on reforming the people here, but the fact is we get to say whatever the hell we want, and are allowed to be "wrong" simply because we are not legal professionals, and are offering non-binding opinions. The US also has a presumption of innocence in courts of law. This forum is not a court of law. I don't support trial by media or public opinion, either. The ultimate result of this woman's case likely won't be adjudicated by anyone on this site, either.
@Fireball
I'm really not trying to reform anyone, or even change minds.
I too may post my own opinion, which is what I've done. I do know the difference between a court and an internet forum.
However, there is also a difference between freedom and licence. Imo, that line is crossed when gossip passes for informed opinion, and when that gossip is made public, such as here. Then it's open slather.
Of Course, say what you like ,as will I. That I call out something with which I disagree not mean I actually expect anything to change. The very best I could possibly hope for is that just perhaps some one might consider an alternate view, just for a minute. I do it most days; there are some people here whose opinions I hold in high regard.
In this case I like to think we can agree to differ. I have nothing further to say on this matter. By all mean have the last word.
