Craig is an attorney. Our Constitution guarantees everyone the right to counsel. Even John Hinkley, Jr. has that right, as did Elian Gonzalez' father, Ted Buncy, and anyone else. The attorney is an advocate for his or her client's interests before a court of law, not a supporter of that individual's actions, or a good friend of theirs.
This is more than guilt by association. It's constitutional ignorance. And really kind of silly, to boot.
Ozzie, some attorneys believe that the principle that all defendants have the right to counsel means just that. Some criminal defendants are truly despicable - child molesters and murderers, say; drug dealers; terrorists like Timothy McVeigh - yet they, too, have the right not only to an attorney but to the presumption of innocence before proved beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Even after conviction, some convicts still have business before courts. Hinckley, for example, has his numerous competency hearings, requiring an attorney. I see no reason why Cragi should feel the least bit of remorse for offering his services to anyone who requires them.
But, then, I keep forgetting that you have no idea, or do not care, about the Constitution and what it actually says and how it operates in the real world.
All this fauxtrage, Ozzie, over nothing. Michael Isikoff is reporting on his blog that Obama will name Eric Holder as AG. Now, I take such things with a certain number of grains of salt, but in Isikoff's little piece, I didn't even see Greg Craig's name on a shortlist of sub-cabinet positions. Which, of course, doesn't mean anything. Maybe you can calm down a tad now.
Your First Amendment right to free speech is a privilege and comes with a measure of responsibility. You have the right to exercise that responsibility here but we reserve the right to inform you when you've used that right irresponsibly.
We are benevolent dictators in this regard. Enjoy.
I'm sorry, the right to a defense is guarenteed where?
ReplyDeleteThe Izard County suspension of American rights strikes again. Izardofascist terrorism on the rise.
Birds of a feather...they still flock together!
ReplyDeleteFunny how you idiots will not admit you defend the profane almost to the point of worshipping it.
Patterns of behavior mean something, Feodora. That's why we all have Dan's number.
ReplyDeleteIzard is the player on the end of the bench yelling at those in the game but afraid to handle the ball himself.
ReplyDeleteCraig is an attorney. Our Constitution guarantees everyone the right to counsel. Even John Hinkley, Jr. has that right, as did Elian Gonzalez' father, Ted Buncy, and anyone else. The attorney is an advocate for his or her client's interests before a court of law, not a supporter of that individual's actions, or a good friend of theirs.
ReplyDeleteThis is more than guilt by association. It's constitutional ignorance. And really kind of silly, to boot.
There you go Izard, you got two boots.
ReplyDeleteCraig also has the right to choose who he defends.
ReplyDeleteA FOO who is a friend of terrorists and murderers.
Pattern fits.
Isn't "Izard" special? Unique? Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you use that name for me, Feodora! Especially since I use it for screen names and e-mail addresses often.
It shows that...despite your political leanings, there's hope for you yet!
Beauty is in the eye, I guess.
ReplyDeleteNo, beauty is in the camera lens.
ReplyDeleteWrong camera. The Paris pictures must be in the other drawer.
ReplyDeleteOzzie, some attorneys believe that the principle that all defendants have the right to counsel means just that. Some criminal defendants are truly despicable - child molesters and murderers, say; drug dealers; terrorists like Timothy McVeigh - yet they, too, have the right not only to an attorney but to the presumption of innocence before proved beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
ReplyDeleteEven after conviction, some convicts still have business before courts. Hinckley, for example, has his numerous competency hearings, requiring an attorney. I see no reason why Cragi should feel the least bit of remorse for offering his services to anyone who requires them.
But, then, I keep forgetting that you have no idea, or do not care, about the Constitution and what it actually says and how it operates in the real world.
"Besides defending Clinton through the impeachment process, an effort that Craig lost."
ReplyDeleteWell, that blows the credibility of the entire article. Clinton was acquitted. That means Craig won.
"Wrong camera. The Paris pictures must be in the other drawer."
ReplyDeleteBoring.
All this fauxtrage, Ozzie, over nothing. Michael Isikoff is reporting on his blog that Obama will name Eric Holder as AG. Now, I take such things with a certain number of grains of salt, but in Isikoff's little piece, I didn't even see Greg Craig's name on a shortlist of sub-cabinet positions. Which, of course, doesn't mean anything. Maybe you can calm down a tad now.
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