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WHEN THE GOVERNMENT BECOMES THE PUSHER
Interesting …. In order to usurp the existing black market, “the government would have to promise three things: A competitive price, superior quality and wide availability.” They’re going to have to become a better pusher than your “friend”. Drug dealers may soon have to compete with the government for business Source: Will marijuana legalization push …
IN DEFENCE OF DUE PROCESS – When #BelieveTheVictims meets #DueProcess
The right to be presumed innocent, the right to a fair trial, the right to a public hearing, the right to be tried by an independent and impartial tribunal, the right to make full answer and defence, the right to cross examine accusers and the standard of proof beyond a reasonable doubt do NOT abridge …
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THE GHOMESHI TRIAL: EXPOSING THE NEW COUNTER-MYTHS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT – For what it’s worth, I believe Jian Ghomeshi’s accusers
We’ve heard a lot about the traditional myths of sexual assault but new myths have replaced those. “The police role is to conduct thorough investigations” but “with sexual assault allegations, that tried and true formula has been turned inside-out. They were absolutely believed in the absence of any evidence other than their word. That word …
Hear, hear! He IS one of the best! -Ghomeshi judge William B. Horkins: The man on the bench
The judge in the Ghomeshi case is well-regarded Western alumni who comes from a long line of lawyers Source: Ghomeshi judge William B. Horkins: The man on the bench | Toronto Star
WHY DID GHOMESHI KEEP THE EMAILS?
When one ventures into the risky practices of rough sex, dominance and submission, Master/slave, “non-consensual consent” and other non-mainstream sexual activities involving such acts as spanking, whipping, caning, restraint, edge play, to name a few, which will likely result in marks, bruising, cuts and other physical manifestations, it seems like a good idea, particularly with …
THE GHOMESHI TRIAL: PUTTING THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE -Sex assault accusations deserve scrutiny equal to any other
We sometimes get careless in our use of terminology which discloses our prejudices. In law a victim is not a victim unless and until a judge or jury decides, after hearing evidence, that a crime has been committed. Before then a person is a complainant or an accuser but not a victim. If we start …
THE GHOMESHI TRIAL: WHEN IS AN ASSAULT SEXUAL?
The allegations against Ghomeshi involved hair pulling, punching and choking. There were no allegations of touching of primary or secondary organs or penetration in any sense. So why was he charged with sexual assault? Because they were on a “date” or kissed. The definition is vague and broad. The sexual aspect is established if, objectively …
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MARIJUANA REGULATION -Liberals’ vow to legalize pot creating chaos, police say
It’s not the Liberals’ vow to legalize pot that is creating chaos it’s the lack of action that’s causing confusion. Tobacco is regulated by the federal government. Alcohol is regulated on the provincial level. Marijuana can probably be effectively regulated on the municipal level which is exactly what is happening now. As the government dithers …
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A NOTE ON HISTORIC SEXUAL ASSAULT TRIALS -What accusers forget
The Ghomeshi trial is really no different than any other usual, ordinary, run of the mill historic sexual assault trial except that the incessant pervasive glare of the media spotlight is turning it into a disaster for women victims’ rights advocates. The problem with delayed complaint is that it excludes the possibility of collecting any …
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