elementary
No More Excuses
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Why do I have the feeling that if this judge had ordered the depos to go ahead he'd be praised as a hero - Judge of the Year - instead of being compared to Ito or the CryBaby Judge?
With due respect, I think that's simplistic black/white thinking.
If, as lin has speculated, that he had convincing reasons for making the decision that he did today, then more power to him. Still, it's a worry to me when a judge starts noticing and remarking upon the media and public opinion.
Here in Canada I was a juror in a felony assault case. Wow. It was totally no nonsense, grandstanding not even an issue. Just the facts, and the judge's direction to the jury with added POV on the case. The judge had complete control and respect in that court and ensured an atmosphere of appropriate gravity. His word really was law.
I'm spoiled. I hold all courtrooms and judges and lawyers to that standard. (And the robes were cool!)