tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post3344469663883208400..comments2023-07-24T23:47:13.083-04:00Comments on The PA-IN-Erudition: Bob G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-13257553576246426942011-05-11T06:16:37.742-04:002011-05-11T06:16:37.742-04:00CWM:
I hear what you're saying about jury duty...CWM:<br />I hear what you're saying about jury duty, but I think with proper screening, a more UNBIASED jury can (and should) be made available.<br /><br />Many times, a lot of people not wanting to BE THERE will in fact, rule summarily JUST to "get it over with", and many come way with a cavalier "whew, glad that's over" attitude. That doesn't help foster a sense of justice (to me).<br /><br />I make NO bones about MY bias against the criminal element here (or anywhere else)...I live among a lot of them (by city design, and not by choice).<br />And having NOT been arrested or otherwise charged with any crime in 58 years HAS to mean something (aside from my Guardian Angel doing a ton of O/T), right?<br /><br />Wednesday's post will focus on things JUST like that barn raid...stay tuned.<br /><br />As for the roof?<br />Well, we don't have an "indoor water feature yet"...not that it would ADD to the "value" of the place...LOL.<br /><br />Hey, thanks for stopping on by.<br />Much appreciated.<br /><br />Stay safe up there.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-68896069419431969842011-05-10T18:37:06.974-04:002011-05-10T18:37:06.974-04:00BG:
I feel for ya, but NO WAY should an all-volunt...BG:<br />I feel for ya, but NO WAY should an all-volunteer jury pool be instituted.<br /><br />Every crime would swiftly become an "OJ" trial, juries packed to the gills with the defendant's "peers", and I doubt any of them are going to be interested in justice- particularly if "the man" is involved.<br /><br />If I have to be the difference between some perp skating because the jury was full of Latin Kings members, then so be it.<br /><br />This, to me, is kinda like voting- if you don't want the crap in your own back yard, you gotta do the time.<br /><br />Of course, I haven't been the "frequent flyer" that you have.<br /><br />Funny thing about the music, though- nobody had a problem raiding that barn full of white kids in columbia city, did they?<br /><br />Funny the things you can get away with these days when your liable to "racial profiling", isn't it?<br /><br />Don't sound like the roof's getting it this weekend either, does it? Hope for the best, pray for the rest.CWMartinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06798867734074134647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-50727673739807063882011-05-10T15:44:55.579-04:002011-05-10T15:44:55.579-04:00MSN:
I was one of those "nerds" in schoo...MSN:<br />I was one of those "nerds" in school that paid attention in when we used to have classes in and about our Constitution...<br />(always was a history buff - still am)<br />Never knew I'd be referring to it SO MUCH these days...LOL.<br /><br />Having worked FOR the federal government (in another life, it seems), I know how the "system" works, and what passes for REAL justice these days (sadly).<br />I like to call it "Deviation Boulevard".<br /><br />What troubles me, is that the judicial system tends to run slipshod over Americans, and prefers the innocent ones, much to my chagrin.<br /><br />Jury duty should NEVER be "mandatory"(under penalty of fine or arrest) and the writers of our founding documents, as well as those who came afterwards and amended our Constitution since knew this full well.<br /><br />Whenever someone is "compelled" or otherwise FORCED to do something, they don't have their heart in it, or when a person has knowledge about the "system" not privvy to the average citizen (as in gov't or law-enforcement), it can often compromise the proceedings.<br /><br />(Shoulda been a history teacher, I know...lol)<br /><br />Believe you me, living in an neighborhood that has "changed" and become a ghettohood over the last 12-14 years IS in and of itself a very sobering "learning experience".<br />And not one for the faint-of-heart.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br />I'll be looking forward to your pictures.<br /><br />Stay safe down there.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-6320549443158897272011-05-10T14:53:04.199-04:002011-05-10T14:53:04.199-04:00Re jury duty: I found it an educational and inter...Re jury duty: I found it an educational and interesting way to learn about the process and understanding how the justice system works in this country. I have been called only twice in my life, once I served and once I was dismissed. <br />Be sure you check my blog tomorrow I took some pictures with you in mind.ms nk reyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12673833178532018621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-33558050004001209322011-05-10T11:43:30.716-04:002011-05-10T11:43:30.716-04:00Wrexie:
We had some yellow jackets the other year....Wrexie:<br />We had some yellow jackets the other year...set up shop in a small hole in the siding that was a former telephone line in...<br />Took care of that ASAP...filled the hole with CAULK.<br /><br />Haven't heard a lick from them since.<br />(wonder why?)<br /><br />As to the ants, I'm not going to ship ANY of them out to you, so don't worry...LOL.<br /><br />Yeah, maybe THEY don't like the LOUD either...makes sense to me.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping on by here today to comment.<br /><br />Stay safe (and fire-retardent) out there.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-10113447563658089392011-05-10T11:39:31.925-04:002011-05-10T11:39:31.925-04:00Momma Fargo:
Somehow, I don't think my part of...Momma Fargo:<br />Somehow, I don't think my part of the ghettohood is quite READY for me playing Tchaikovsky's 1812 OVERTURE at say...140 decibels!<br /><br />I'd be getting the po-po called on ME (when those cannons go off near the end)...LOL.<br />Now THAT the FWPD would respond to quickly...go figure.<br /><br />Hey, everyone can play whatever pleases their hearts...just don't force me to listen to it a block away...<br />I love my coffee...BUT, I don't carry a jug of it on my hip, walk down the street and pour it down everyone's throat.<br /><br />Guess that's the ONLY "sticking point" we might ever have...I'm good with that.<br /><br />Thanks a lot for rolling on up today and commenting.<br /><br />Stay safe out there.Bob G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09222203353717749897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-26386686706485549962011-05-10T10:10:25.392-04:002011-05-10T10:10:25.392-04:00I'm guessing the ants moved in to get away fro...I'm guessing the ants moved in to get away from the loud music on the street! lol<br /><br />I have bees... ants are sounding downright fun at the moment.Wrexiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687613150705761665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33342813.post-23070539803153546482011-05-10T09:50:36.507-04:002011-05-10T09:50:36.507-04:00Super great stuff as usual, Bob. G.
But let me j...Super great stuff as usual, Bob. G. <br /><br />But let me just help you in one area...the car stereo thumping thing...have you ever heard of...if you can't lick 'em, join 'em? See...you need to find your Zen...feel the music...love the music. Like me...I roll dirty in the ghettohood. And I like rap music. I know, sick, isn't it? LOL<br /><br />Have a great day!Momma Fargohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17625178164224513103noreply@blogger.com