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Old 02-07-2013, 09:30 AM
 
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Originally Posted by HappyTexan View Post
That IS the attitude of many people today. They don't give a damn about anything and see themselves as victims of everything.
She answered him in his first language to show respect.

He has always been embarrassed by his accent.

That really pissed him off.
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:30 AM
 
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And, the judge apparently doesn't give a damn about the cost of things.
What's the cost of having someone in county jail for 30 days...
Why not a hefty fine.
Like she has the money for a hefty fine

If she can't pay the fine, then what... she does the freaking time!
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:33 AM
 
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Some people aren't just BORN with law degree.
You need a freaking law degree to show respect when you are before a judge???
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:35 AM
 
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You need a freaking law degree to show respect when you are before a judge???
Guess we'll have to parse respect and friendliness.

Someone probably advised her to be nice to the judge.
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:37 AM
 
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You need a freaking law degree to show respect when you are before a judge???
Why is that judge deserving of respect?
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:38 AM
 
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Or, like in her case, common sense.
She knew she was being gamed.

What was up with the judges probings about the value of her jewelry?
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:38 AM
 
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Why is that judge deserving of respect?
Why shouldn't he be?
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:39 AM
 
Location: Illinois
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She knew she was being gamed.

What was up with the judges probings about the value of her jewelry?
He wanted to know if she could afford her bond.

Are you high or something?
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:39 AM
 
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You need a freaking law degree to show respect when you are before a judge???
"There is nothing more despicable than respect based on fear." Camus
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Old 02-07-2013, 09:40 AM
 
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He wanted to know if she could afford her bond.

Are you high or something?
The judge is half owner in the pawn shop out back.
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