tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post4552285431718282151..comments2024-03-28T15:56:24.104-04:00Comments on THE BLOG: Really Blue MondayRumpolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-622071334317830972007-02-08T01:01:00.000-05:002007-02-08T01:01:00.000-05:00It would seem that I have been.It would seem that I have been.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-24155937865514409372007-02-07T23:22:00.000-05:002007-02-07T23:22:00.000-05:00abehave you always been such a dork?abe<BR/>have you always been such a dork?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-52480669574001946962007-02-06T22:47:00.000-05:002007-02-06T22:47:00.000-05:00I have thought a good deal about the perplexing si...I have thought a good deal about the perplexing situation into which some writers have placed our unknown associate, Horace Rumpole, over the awful messages that some have chosen to post.<br /><br /> In truth, all of those words are a matter of context, and an evaluation of the speaker - hearer - and audience.<br /><br /> I can yell out to a buddy "Hey, Jew - vust machts du?" If the surrounding audience (if any) would understand the context, then it is nothing more that a cogenial greeting.<br /><br /> Having spent years living in the South, in the military, and Bedford-Stuyvesant, I can assure you that not every "Hey, Jew" was taken kindly -- nor was it so intended. Often the speaker spoke those words as an intententional insult and/or to provoke a response.<br /><br /> All of us develop a layer of screening, and can distinguish between collegiality and racism. <br /><br /> We should all hate the bigot for what that person represents - a threat to each of us.<br /><br /> But we should hardly be so sensitive that we must chastise every politician who calls another man 'articulate'. <br /><br /> What was the context? Was there a sneer on his lips and an obvious derision in his voice, or was he being less than articulate himself in describing a quality that he admired in another man - without any thought of malice?<br /><br /> Of course, every obviously intended slur or insult should be removed from this blog. But not every word that is written is so intended. I can understand what Rumpole must do to prevent real harm to others. <br /><br /> However, this puts him in the terrible position of drawing the line - yes, the First Amendment line - in a very shifting layer of sand. It is not a responsibility to carry lightly. This blog has become a 'lifeline' for many who labor in the 'Halls of Justice'; and like a big-city newspaper (unlike the Herald) Rumpole has a duty to allow free expression that is not truly intended to harm. The civilized among us will respond to the cretin, but censorship should be a remedy in only the worst of situations.<br /><br /> I do not envy our Rumpole in how he must decide which are to be considered the worst of situations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-21210022140211926292007-02-06T21:47:00.000-05:002007-02-06T21:47:00.000-05:00And silence spread across the land.And silence spread across the land.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-84369961489514395212007-02-06T21:31:00.000-05:002007-02-06T21:31:00.000-05:00No congratulations here. You ignored several anti...No congratulations here. You ignored several anti-semitic comments that also should not have been permitted. I wish you'd be more consistent and eliminate all of this inappropriate crap. Then, you really would have a first class blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-29919449001779067152007-02-06T19:35:00.000-05:002007-02-06T19:35:00.000-05:00rumpole
if you cant stand the heat-get out the kit...rumpole<br />if you cant stand the heat-get out the kitchenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-70117793667126374102007-02-06T18:49:00.000-05:002007-02-06T18:49:00.000-05:00You are a good man Horace. And that person was de...You are a good man Horace. And that person was despicable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-57132554659755764732007-02-06T17:57:00.000-05:002007-02-06T17:57:00.000-05:00I have it on good authority that Jonathan is a For...I have it on good authority that Jonathan is a Formicophiliac!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-48175750445899074022007-02-06T16:46:00.000-05:002007-02-06T16:46:00.000-05:00So how's the trial going Tom?So how's the trial going Tom?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-83616375006486605722007-02-06T16:21:00.000-05:002007-02-06T16:21:00.000-05:00Batman says:
It is refreshing that you (Rumpole) ...Batman says:<br /><br />It is refreshing that you (Rumpole) have seen the light on unwarranted, unsubstantiated bigoted and personal attacks on members and former members of the judiciary. But you must also recognize that you, too, have gone over the line on occassion. Fair and accurate criticism of judges and lawyers is healthy for the system. Let's keep it that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-47409167769981128432007-02-06T14:27:00.000-05:002007-02-06T14:27:00.000-05:00or JOA DENIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...or JOA DENIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-65439559742469508052007-02-06T13:26:00.000-05:002007-02-06T13:26:00.000-05:00I must have missed the majority of what was posted...I must have missed the majority of what was posted. Sounds pretty nasty. Can anyone enlighten without repeating the offensive part of the messages?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-84396689915580317092007-02-06T08:12:00.000-05:002007-02-06T08:12:00.000-05:00Well, how come "THEY" can use the word but I can't...Well, how come "THEY" can use the word but I can't? In fact, if THEY can than I can too! It is so disappointing that this simplistic thinking about the linguistic piece of America's most basic unresolved historic issue would be coming from a lawyer, one of society's learned professionals. The pain, horror and ugliness of the 'WORD' was created by white people and perpetuated by white people and manifested through the power of the state by white people (the latter being why lawyers have a special and continuing obligation to stem hatred in all its social or public forms).<br /><br />That African Americans and others have taught us as a nation how to disempower the 'WORD' and make its use socially unacceptable by its creators (in addition to many other nasty words, several of which were applied to descendants of some European) should be a source of inspiration and gratitiude to us caucasians, not feelings of jealousy or resentment. Why, in fact, would any caucasian, knowledgable of history, covet their right to use the 'WORD?' YES, I cede my power over that 'WORD' to better arbiters than I of what is painful or embarrassing to them. (And Black Americans, of course, are not the only 'group' to claim control over the use of other hateful words or symbols.)<br /><br />In my opinion, Black Americans have every right to use social or political pressure to infringe the RIGHT of white people to bandy about the horrible, ugly 'WORD', despite one's innocent intentions in using it or doing so in the name of creative or expressive freedom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-31003104714776432592007-02-06T07:12:00.000-05:002007-02-06T07:12:00.000-05:00that was nice jonathanthat was nice jonathanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-90142868981349177462007-02-06T07:08:00.000-05:002007-02-06T07:08:00.000-05:00I can't think of a judge, current or former, who h...I can't think of a judge, current or former, who has ever said anything to me nicer than "sit down, your objection is overrulled."<br /> I doubt you know me.Rumpolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08380575650255695462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-51281190995333118272007-02-06T06:49:00.000-05:002007-02-06T06:49:00.000-05:00i congratulate you rumpole on a first class blog. ...i congratulate you rumpole on a first class blog. you maintain the dignity of the persons involved while allowing intelligent dialogue on issues that matter to maintain a fair and impartial justice system, with appropriate humor thrown in. keep up the good work. we in the legal community understand the sacrifice that it must be to maintain this blog and the time that you must dedicate is enormous. as a retired judge now in the personal injury world, i enjoy staying in touch with what is going on in at the "justice" building what was once "my home" for about 6 years. i read it every day! once again, thank you....whoever you are! (although, i think i know your identity and i am friends with you - but, don't worry, i won't tell!) sincerely, "former judge"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-82218578290115760602007-02-06T00:20:00.000-05:002007-02-06T00:20:00.000-05:00Hey Captain, how about a post on the final campaig...Hey Captain, how about a post on the final campaign finance figures? The reports were due on Monday the 5th.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19039943.post-6366803281824391642007-02-05T22:00:00.000-05:002007-02-05T22:00:00.000-05:00THANK YOU RUMPOLE!!THANK YOU RUMPOLE!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com