Ask @skeets lol, I was responding to his slippery slope argument.What does pedophiles preying on children have to do with prostitution?
Ask @skeets lol, I was responding to his slippery slope argument.What does pedophiles preying on children have to do with prostitution?
If there is a demand for something, no matter how crazy the demand seems to most of us, or how dangerous it is, there will be someone who will supply it to make a profit. If it is illegal then it simply creates a black market, and black market goods are a lot more dangerous to the user than legally produced goods.is this really not one in the same?
Does the government regulated drug industry care more about what happens to you then then guy on the street?
Fentanyl is an opioid developed by big pharma and got out of control under government regulations. Then the cartels got it.If there is a demand for something, no matter how crazy the demand seems to most of us, or how dangerous it is, there will be someone who will supply it to make a profit. If it is illegal then it simply creates a black market, and black market goods are a lot more dangerous to the user than legally produced goods.
I understand Mike's concern; however, it is easier to regulate legally produced goods than to do anything about the products provided by the cartels. For example, Fentanyl can be added to anything provided on the street.
Prostitution is illegal in America and children have gotten sexually assaulted by pedophiles in positions of power within certain unnamed religious constructs for over a century with little to no accountability. Slippery slope is a logical fallacy, you know that right?D2Cat said:
What does pedophiles preying on children have to do with prostitution?
Really D2 ?? All this time you know me, and you cant figure out where that post was going. It is a slippery slope you and I both know it, we have seen it before. It may well not be today or tomorrow or in our life time, and once it starts to pick up speed, all bets are off, and I sure as hell dont want my grand kids growing up and their kids growing up in that kind of a world.
Cry havoc and loose the dogs of war
I'll enjoy my dreams and you enjoy slipping down that slope.None are so blind, as those that will not see, or refuse to see, hear, and learn. Enjoy your dope inspired dreams
Very well said!First, my sincere condolences to the victims, their families & friends for their indescribable loss.
MANY followers of this trial are 'sick to their stomach' about the verdict in this case, a verdict that was arrived at in just 3 hours of deliberation following over two weeks of trial; and the jury had to consider at least 7 felony counts! THREE HOURS!
What the jury's actions tell me is that the prosecution FAILED MISERABLY in their case presentation, despite the fact that they had THREE YEARS to prepare their case. The actions of the Judge in dismissing numerous charges midway through the trial seemed like the 'writing on the wall' for the eventual outcome; It should have served as a warning to the prosecution that they 'weren't getting it done'.
The defendant's lawyers (public defenders) should be commended for an effective case prep & presentation, despite the obvious public opinion that preceded the trial. There can be no dispute about the defendant's involvement in this horrific event.
As far as ...'blood test...' evidence being thrown out, my recollection is that the defendant was not arrested until days after the crash, thus there was no blood evidence ever collected. If that is true it points to a failure by investigators to collect said 'evidence' at the time of the event, when it could be effectively connected to the defendant's actions.
The prosecution failed to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant was guilty as charged. The jury considered the evidence that had been admitted during the trial, which was obviously insufficient for conviction. Those poor jurors will likely be vilified for their actions-in fact they have already; the NH Governor & Attorney General have both issued statements which only serve to demean the court & jury for their actions.
The statements by the Governor & AG are absolutely outrageous, unethical & unacceptable conduct by elected officials. If they felt the need to throw daggers, they should have directed them at the prosecution for failing to do their job.
NH residents epitomize the American spirit; their logo is 'Live free or die', a saying that appears on their license plates!
As a further insult to the victims, the efforts by ICE to deport the defendant may actually prevent civil litigation in the future! Unreal!