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What is the Object of the Exercise?
If it’s to stop the abuse soonest then the 24 hour rule is a Good Thing. It puts authorities on notice and, if they don’t act, then they get to explain why to the cameras, microphones, etc.
If it’s to build a case for prosecution then the 24 hour rule is questionable. It can take time to build a case for prosecution. Of course, while the case is building the pain for the horse is unremitted. That’s a fact that the opponents seem to be willing to ignore.
In the McConnell matter HSUS had that video for long time. The public snippets show horrific images; I wonder what the rest of the raw video shows?
Frankly, “altered evidence” by proponents of a position is not so uncommon. That’s why the Rules of Evidence anywhere that I’m aware of are quite specific about laying a proper foundation before it’s admitted and presented to a fact finder. A requirement that the video or photo evidence presented to the authorities meet at least a minimum standard for admission into evidence is a Good Thing. I’ve worked as a volunteer in our local DA’s office for almost 20 years and false charges with trumped up “proof” are part and parcel of the job. Indeed, since I’m at the bottom of the ladder, I’m one of the people who do some of the “digging” when questionable stuff is presented.
The biggest problems come from prosecutors*, police officers or private citizens, with “an ax to grind.” I have been personally involved with multiple instances of out and out perjury by both types of prosecutors.
So this proposed “time limit law” has both positive and negative aspects. To call it a “gag law” is a gross, intentional distortion of fact. Shame on those who engage in such tactics. Fair minded people don’t engage in such tactics. When they do we can conclude that they are not fair minded but rather are zealots intent on a goal without regard to the damage they might do while achieving their goal.
As a personal aside, I don’t care if the whole cast of the Grand Ole Oprey shows up in the Governors office. They’ve got a right to an opinion like anyone else. That can sing and sell records does not make their opinion any more valid. Ditto for Hollyweird celebrities.
G.
*In TN the word “prosecutor” can mean an officer or civilian making a criminal charge. In some places they are called “complaining witnesses” or the like. They may also be the victim of a crime, but need not be.[/QUOTE]
If you think for one second those that author and support these types of bills are not zealots in their own right, you have not been paying attention to current events. If this bill is fair and just, why are the creepy people behind it? Hell I wouldn’t even necessarily need to read it, if the BL people are in support I know who it helps.
Where is the republican outrage that government is too big etc.? Rhetorical…
