This is a time of celebration, so sit still and be quiet.

Snyder ,'Chosen'


Natter 56: ...we need the writers.  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Lee - Jan 23, 2008 5:39:37 pm PST #5052 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Cute shrift hair!


Jesse - Jan 23, 2008 5:39:39 pm PST #5053 of 10001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Classic!

This guy is asking everyone about their hobbies, and I'm pretty sure I'm going to have to fess up to my Law and Order addiction, if I make it into the box. They asked the first group.


§ ita § - Jan 23, 2008 5:44:03 pm PST #5054 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

I can't imagine how it prejudices the plaintiff to replace "may" with "will."

But they mean different things! I know I'd be sitting there in court thinking those bastards lied to me and didn't use all the material I gave them.

Aha. Found what I remember from the UK:

The caution states that you do not have to say anything unless you wish to do so, and that what you say may be given in evidence at court.

The caution then goes on to warn you that it may harm your defence if you fail to mention anything at the police station which you later rely on in court.


Dana - Jan 23, 2008 5:44:37 pm PST #5055 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

it may harm your defence if you fail to mention anything at the police station which you later rely on in court.

That's the one I've heard used on British cop shows.


Burrell - Jan 23, 2008 5:45:17 pm PST #5056 of 10001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

shrift's hair is absolutely adorable. Makes me want to cut my hair.

Actually the thing my hair really needs is color. It's looking all washed out and drab. phooey. Anyone want to scrounge up some free time for me?


§ ita § - Jan 23, 2008 5:45:51 pm PST #5057 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

That's the one I've heard used on British cop shows.

They should call it the Esprit D'Escalier warning.


aurelia - Jan 23, 2008 5:48:58 pm PST #5058 of 10001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

my question stands--what the defendant says may be used against him. Why say "will," then?

That's similar to the personnel lifts with the warning stickers that say, "Failure to read and understand all instructions WILL result in death or injury."

It's just baby thunder.

For a sec I thought you were talking about Salma Hayek, still.

Shrift, I usually break for dinner around 5. If I get a day that allows an early lunch break I'll give you a call but I'm afraid you'd be starved by the time I usually get lunch.


Burrell - Jan 23, 2008 5:49:56 pm PST #5059 of 10001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Salma Hayek indeed looks gorgeous, but did that really need to be said? Hasn't she always been gorgeous?

Is anyone else a bit worried that ita is suddenly parsing the Miranda rights? What's up? Are you worried about what to do when the police come to your door?


Burrell - Jan 23, 2008 5:51:21 pm PST #5060 of 10001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Where is all this thunder btw? I haven't heard it yet. I feel deprived.


brenda m - Jan 23, 2008 5:53:04 pm PST #5061 of 10001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there

The caution states that you do not have to say anything unless you wish to do so, and that what you say may be given in evidence at court.

The caution then goes on to warn you that it may harm your defence if you fail to mention anything at the police station which you later rely on in court.

Huh. That's a little...I don't know. It makes me uneasy because it seems like a fine line you're asking people to tread there, given that the whole point of the warning is the assumption that people aren't exactly clear on what their rights in the situation are.