In defense of Jussie Smollett.........

[gimmethesimplelife]

In defense of Jussie Smollett, who I would agree did do something wrong and should face legal consequences for such, I put forth the following: Given the large number of proven instances where police nationwide have been caught lying, both under oath and in their daily on the job lives, both in writing and verbally, with numerous false reports filed BY THE POLICE....is what Jussie Smollett guilty of really all that bad? Why the free pass to the police and the insistence (including mine, btw) that Jussie Smollett be prosecuted?

I hereby take back my wish for Mr. Smollett to be prosecuted until the police are vulnerable to legal consequences for any falsification of reports. I believe in equality which in this case translates to no free pass for the police if Mr. Smollett is to have his apparent pass taken from him. Rob

[bae]

Wow.

[Alan]

Maybe you should petition every jurisdiction, everywhere, to drop charges, clear records and pay large settlements to all the people previously convicted of filing false police reports. They were obviously discriminated against solely because they were not (in)famous with well placed political admirers. That would seem to be most helpful to the downtrodden everywhere.

[gimmethesimplelife]

Wow.And the reason police deserve a free pass again was? Or did I misunderstand you here (which could be, this is online of course and you can't always correctly grasp meaning online). Rob

[bae]

And the reason police deserve a free pass again was?

I'm not sure who said that to you, it wasn't me.

[LDAHL]

I don’t see how a spite-based theory of justice could be consistently administered. Even if I harbored a high level of fear and hatred of the police, where is the fairness of using that as a benchmark for other people’s crimes?

[gimmethesimplelife]

I don’t see how a spite-based theory of justice could be consistently administered. Even if I harbored a high level of fear and hatred of the police, where is the fairness of using that as a benchmark for other people’s crimes?My point is that the police are often guilty of that which Mr. Smollett is - why shouldn't they start paying the price in the criminal justice system for their falsification, too? Rob

[bae]

My point is that the police are often guilty of that which Mr. Smollett is - why shouldn't they start paying the price in the criminal justice system for their falsification, too? Rob

What are your facts?

What is "the Brady list"? What does "You Lie, You Die" mean? What have appeals courts said about this?

Etc.

[Teacher Terry]

He needs to be prosecuted. One wrong does not make a right.

[Simplemind]

Speechless...….. again.

[gimmethesimplelife]

I'm not saying that what Smollett did is right and that he should be celebrated or honored for such - I would also say he is no role model to follow. All I am saying is what he is guilty of? Police themselves nationwide are also guilty of such - until they suffer consequences for falsification of reports and for lying under oath, what kind of a society are we realistically living in? Equality can not exist if you or I can be prosecuted for an illegal act that when committed by an LEO gets a free pass. I deserve better and I would hope the rest of you believe you deserve better, too.

All I'm asking for is equality in the eyes of the law.....that's right, police need to be prosecuted for any illegal acts they commit, too. Such is equalilty.......very much a double edged sword and soon to be much more so what with police officers FINALLY being imprisoned for their crimes (lately). Rob

[JaneV2.0]

We seem to be entering an era where the rule of law is optional--from the very top echelons to the middle class, at least. Peace officers and presidents shouldn't be above the law.

I'm OK with Smollett paying a fine.

[Simplemind]

Gimme, just curious, why do you think Smollett did what he did? What was he trying to achieve? I agree that falsification and lying shouldn't be tolerated or excused in any instance. If we don't have the truth we have nothing.

[gimmethesimplelife]

Gimme, just curious, why do you think Smollett did what he did? What was he trying to achieve? I agree that falsification and lying shouldn't be tolerated or excused in any instance. If we don't have the truth we have nothing.Simplemind.....I've read that supposedly he did it because he was unhappy with what he was being paid per Empire episode. Which if this is true, is beyond pathetically self serving. Once again, I'm not saying this is behavior to emulate, nor is Smollett any role model, nor likely will he have much of an acting career going forward (my guess).

I just believe this street should go two ways. Police need to be prosecuted for falsification and for lying under oath....just as Smollett should be prosecuted. And I agree if we don't have the truth we have nothing. Rob

[Simplemind]

As far as the street going both ways, I'm not sure anybody (rational anyway) would disagree with that. ANYBODY who falsifies/lies under oath should be prosecuted. But as far as the penalty...… that is when it is hard to see fairness and equity.