Originally posted by Proper Knobnot every thread needs my personal seal of approval, but that doesn't mean people should start threads on stuff that doesn't really matter.
If you have nothing to say about the thread, don't post a reply.
Not every thread has to have your personal seal of approval, although i know that might be hard to accept.
Originally posted by generalissimoPeople can start threads on whatever they like, they don't have get your seal of approval. If people don't want to respond to the thread then they don't have to. It's pretty simple really.
not every thread needs my personal seal of approval, but that doesn't mean people should start threads on stuff that doesn't really matter.
Originally posted by generalissimoOf course criticism is allowed, but you were moaning.
Is criticism not allowed anymore?
I don't see the point in moaning about a thread if it doesn't interest you, just don't bother posting, there's plenty more. Granted you may not find it very interesting but others may do.
Originally posted by Proper Knobi personally thought that it was a refreshing diversion from the plethora of American politics which seems to fixate the debating forum. i am not criticising others for indulging, its simply a medium for thinking persons to express a point of view, which are all valid in their respective context, regardless of whether others are interested or not.
Of course criticism is allowed, but you were moaning.
I don't see the point in moaning about a thread if it doesn't interest you, just don't bother posting, there's plenty more. Granted you may not find it very interesting but others may do.
Originally posted by generalissimoDude. This case was absurd. There is no physical evidence linking Knox to the killing and the supposed bra strap with DNA was "found" 3 weeks after the murder and the DNA was so compromised it should not have been used as evidence. The italian and british tabloid news painted her as the angel faced killer and jurors were allowed to see this, and if all of this is not enough the prosecutor is currently being investigated for falsely accusing another man in Rome of being a satanist or some damn thing who was later aquited and is now suing for defemation of character. As to your question of why this is worthy of a RHP thread - LOL - did it ever occur to you that if you live in another country that it might be slightly crappy to be falsly accused of murder and sentenced to almost life in prison. And finally this has been a huge case that has gotten a great deal of international press with a large devide of people who think she and her lover are innocent and those that believe she is guilty making it perfect for a debate.
why is there a thread about this?
how is this important to anyone apart from the people involved?
In my opinion it is much more probable that the other man who was also convicted of murder - a reputed loner and drug user - was the sole killer. Much simpler and more logical that he killed her during or after a rape attempt. Try imagining Knox, the young italian guy, and the other loner drug user guy all sitting around with the would be victim and playing a sex game with a knife. It really defies belief and just goes to show that most people are stupid enough to believe anything the media spoon feeds them such as this case, Iraq, and any of a million other examples.
Originally posted by TSafflewell, they have to arrest somebody, and she was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Dude. This case was absurd. There is no physical evidence linking Knox to the killing and the supposed bra strap with DNA was "found" 3 weeks after the murder and the DNA was so compromised it should not have been used as evidence. The italian and british tabloid news painted her as the angel faced killer and jurors were allowed to see this, and if all of th ...[text shortened]... thing the media spoon feeds them such as this case, Iraq, and any of a million other examples.
Originally posted by generalissimoIt was her and the victim's apartment! Where else was she supposed to be, go back to, ect..... These paltry reasons for sentencing someone to a long prison term are simply not good enough. This case was crazy and a classic example of a witch hunt. Once the mob mentality sets in there is little stopping it. Those who post on these matters should probably as least read a couple of short articles written from different view points - this is very easy to do with the web. Maybe you should try and actually reading something on this, but then again I would'nt want you to hurt yourself.
well, they have to arrest somebody, and she was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Originally posted by TSafflethere's no need to get bitter, Im just telling it as it is, it may not be fair but its true, a lot of people are in jail for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, amanda knox isn't the first nor is she going to be the last.
It was her and the victim's apartment! Where else was she supposed to be, go back to, ect..... These paltry reasons for sentencing someone to a long prison term are simply not good enough. This case was crazy and a classic example of a witch hunt. Once the mob mentality sets in there is little stopping it. Those who post on these matters should probably as l ...[text shortened]... y and actually reading something on this, but then again I would'nt want you to hurt yourself.
also, how do you know for sure if she's innocent?
Originally posted by generalissimoI don't know she is innocent for the simple fact I was not there. Neither does anyone else except for the other accused and the victim. That is generally the problem in such cases where crimes have been committed and why we have a little thing called a justice system that is set up to dispense justice and protect others from being falsely accused - the reason for having a prosecution and defense in a trial so you know. This is why we also have to consider little things like evidence and reasonable doubt. This case is strewn with reasonable doubt with regards to Knox and the young Italian man and the so called evidence is very suspect. Also consider that Knox lived there too so of course they would find her DNA everywhere. This does not make her a killer. The whole point is that the press and the prosecution went hog wild and the juror's opinions were completely tainted by this. Imagine the pressure to convict when the entire news system for the country you live in is shouting for someone's blood. The whole situation was bent and the only objective and rational thing for the jurors to have done - which they were incapable of - was to aquit because of reasonable doubt from lack of evidence, or at the very least there should have been a mistrial because of the incredible handling of this case but...... you're right. This is not the first time this has happened which is why I'm bitter. When people say 'oh well, not the first time and not the last' and 'she was in the wrong place at the wrong time' and 'well what can you do?' it does nothing to correct the problem. People should demand a fair trail and get one - even the guilty.
there's no need to get bitter, Im just telling it as it is, it may not be fair but its true, a lot of people are in jail for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, amanda knox isn't the first nor is she going to be the last.
also, how do you know for sure if she's innocent?