RLENT
Veteran Expediter
I think that under the rule of law, the answer is quite clear.
That's not the rule of law ... that's the rule of men.
There is a difference.
Modern life in Indonesia.
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There is a difference.
And the rule of law is interpreted by men. ( women also)
"Criminals are routinely excused for their crimes when they can help in another case the prosecution deems more important."
Or when they are high level politicians.
Or when they are high level politicians.
The rule of law actually allows for that question to be answered with a YES. It allows the "rule of men" to afford compassion and mitigation.
And harsh punishment as well.
RLENT
Veteran Expediter
The law is meant to applied ... in a fair and just manner ... not "interpreted" ...And the rule of law is interpreted by men. ( women also)
To the extent that it is not applied in the same way, for different individuals being tried for the same offense, the law becomes unjust and unfair ...
Having said that, I do have to say that I am somewhat of a fan of that whole "I desire mercy not sacrifice ..." thing ...
RLENT
Veteran Expediter
It's completely off-topic (near as I can tell) ... and more suitable for a PM.
YEAH! If it WERE fair both Barrack and Hillary would be in jail right now and we would have Elmer Fudd as president.
(GO for it Ragman!)
RLENT
Veteran Expediter
I would agree on two counts particularly:
1. With respect to many "crimes", the punishment does not fit the crime.
2. The application of the law on the part of those charged with applying it is inconsistent.
What does Nancy Piglousy and Hairy Rude say about the Dumbocrats?
Then we have the LiVeRtErRyRaN light weight WWE Tag team pair, Ronnie and Ranny
Then we have the LiVeRtErRyRaN light weight WWE Tag team pair, Ronnie and Ranny
Females in Aceh province of Indonesia are expected to ride side-saddle on a motorcycle if it is operated by a male. More modern thinking:
Sharia Law Swallowing Indonesia
Sharia Law Swallowing Indonesia
Their ways are not our ways, and it would suck to be a woman subject [and I mean that literally] to Sharia law. That's my modern American view, of course, and many women who actually are subject to it would disagree: to each his own.
That said, I too noted that in this case, the guilty male is being punished as well - isn't that 'progress', at least? Because everything I've read says the woman is always and totally to blame for the man's bad behavior....
That said, I too noted that in this case, the guilty male is being punished as well - isn't that 'progress', at least? Because everything I've read says the woman is always and totally to blame for the man's bad behavior....
This is what comes of allowing religion to dictate public policy.
I am really going to have to think on this and get back to you.
Don't think on it too long, it will give you a headache.