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> I think we would all (except you apparently) like to see Rod Ponton brought to trial in a neutral venue with competent representation, an impartial judge, and
by imgabe 6y ago
> I think we would all (except you apparently) like to see Rod Ponton brought to trial in a neutral venue with competent representation, an impartial judge, and a jury of his peers
And do you think that stirring up an Internet mob is likely to achieve that? Historically, has that been what Internet mobs do? Are you somehow under the impression that Hacker News is a favorite hangout for the District Attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction? How exactly do you believe that cursing at random people on the Internet will achieve this goal?
I'll tell you what, if you email me in 30 days (March 13, 2021) and tell me that you've honestly thought about this even once in the previous 7 days, I'll Venmo you $5 USD. Honor system. My email is in my profile. If instead by then you've moved on to the next outrage du jour, maybe it's time to admit to yourself that you care more about feeling outraged than seeking justice.
- DonHopkins 6y agoWell if nate_meurer is wrong about what the public record says, then Ron Ponton can very well use his connections to get the Brewster County Sheriff's Office to force him to roll over and write an obsequious apology and publish it on Facebook for many years, just like he did to his ex-lover. He's not just an innocent kitten who can't stand up for himself. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=802064459817968 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=802064459817968
- imgabe 6y agoQuick, if you and I just make ourselves feel really mad and outraged about that it will fix everything and make the world a better place. C'mon, let's go. Are you doing it? It's not working, try harder!
- DonHopkins 6y agoI'm amused. You're the only one trying to feel outraged. But you go do your thing.
- effingwewt 6y agoDid you seriously call someone stating facts that really need to be known stirring up an internet mob? Judge Ferguson and the attorney Rod Ponton are known pieces of shit here in Texas, so instead of crying about the facts- perhaps you should thank GP for enlightening you, and increasing your knowledge.
- imgabe 6y agoIt makes absolutely no difference in my life. Nor am I in a position to make a difference in either of their lives. By what possible definition of the word "need" do I need to know? What does my knowing accomplish? Exactly what are you expecting me to do about it? There's a constable in Outer Mongolia who likes to kick puppies. Shall I tell you about him so you can be impotently outraged about it?
- DonHopkins 6y agoFor something that "makes absolutely no difference in my life", you sure are whining about it a lot. Do you have a dog in this fight? If what you said were actually true, and you didn't care so much more than everyone else, then you would have never said anything about it in the first place, and you CERTAINLY wouldn't keep replying to everyone's messages, beating a dead horse, trying to stir up your own mob, making a big deal out of nothing, and telling other people that they're overreacting, when you're the one who's overreacting to something you claim you don't even care about.
- imgabe 6y agoIt's clearly very important to you that nobody ever question public shaming. You must be very invested in publicly shaming people. Do you happen to be a journalist?
- DonHopkins 6y agoYou were trying to make the point that "It makes absolutely no difference in my life" -- do you want to continue elaborating?