I have had a great week off and one of the many things I wanted to do was sit in the public gallery at Crown Court. This I did today and it was fascinating if not a tad frustrating.
I listened to a range of cases from Sexual Abuse to under age purchase of alcohol. This last case was interesting as the shop owners were of Eastern Religion and had sold a bottle of wine to a 15 year old whilst in the presence of a plain clothes Police Woman. The shop keeper decided to represent herself but had to use an interpreter.... that is until she forgot and spoke perfect English of which the judge picked up on straight away. The poor police lady was put under all sorts of stupid questions and even the judge got frustrated. I managed to have a chat with the police woman after the case. They had dragged her in on her day off. It is no wonder there are not enough policemen on the streets when they are tied up with petty bureaucracy and paperwork.
I also am probably in trouble again as I have had another letter published in the local paper. This was in reply to the Capital Punishment debate that is going on within its pages. I still feel strongly about the fact but will wait and see what response it brings.
My partner tells me off for being too opinionated but I like to think that I have tried to do something in this life and not just sat back moaning.
We have just had another gig cancelled due to lack of ticket sales. This credit crunch is still having an impact on people me thinks?
Strange there was no cat poo on my lawn this morning ......revenge is sweet (and sour)
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