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Episode 0102: Voice; English

Mar 09, 2009 21:04

That trial was so cool! I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! I always find legal systems fascinating, but I've never had the chance to observe one taking place in a city such as Discedo. This place reminds me of Lord of the Flies, to be honest. I expected something crude and simple, but the trial was most effective.

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[text] angelic_lawyer March 10 2009, 04:15:44 UTC

Lord of the Flies? I don't think I've heard anyone make that comparison before.

If the trial had been ineffective, any attempts at structuring a legal system would have been likely to fail.

[text] not_a_simpson_k March 10 2009, 04:17:12 UTC

It's similar though, isn't it? I've been stranded on an island before, but this is a much larger example. With monsters.

It's a good thing the trial was effective, then!

[text] angelic_lawyer March 10 2009, 04:20:12 UTC

I suppose it is. I have to admit, I never thought to compare the two. It seems that most of the people here are far more fond of comparing it to Purgatory or Hell, though.

Yes, it is. For a number of reasons.

Re: [text] not_a_simpson_k March 10 2009, 04:21:50 UTC

Don't you think Hell would have more people? Not that I believe in Hell or anything. I'm a buddhist.

Well, aside from declaring a verdict, it also showed that the city was capable of banding together and establishing some small sort of order. If anything, it might also serve as a deterrent, wouldn't you think?

[text] angelic_lawyer March 10 2009, 04:25:10 UTC

I think Purgatory, of the two, would be inhabited by many more. As for Hell, it depends on what you imagine Hell to be, I would think. If you're going on the Christian idea of Hell, then yes, it would have a greater population.

Oh, is that so? I don't think I've ever met a non-Asian Buddhist.

Hopefully, it will act as a deterrent - although, at the same time, one would have hoped laws in and of themselves would have done that. It's unfortunate that laws and the fear of punishment seem to be more effective in the vast majority of societies than conscience.

Re: [text] not_a_simpson_k March 10 2009, 04:31:24 UTC

Yes, I've been a practicing Buddhist for two years now. It's much more peaceful!

Well, the more people that the courts punish, the scarier and more real the threats will become, right? And conscience will still come to effect, I'm sure!

[text] angelic_lawyer March 10 2009, 04:32:56 UTC

...Peaceful?

It would be nice if the action wasn't necessary, but perhaps. Only time will tell.

Re: [text] not_a_simpson_k March 10 2009, 04:48:49 UTC

My family is a bit hectic. Buddhism is the peaceful vegan icing on top of my family cake.

Action will always be necessary, though, thanks to factors such as gender, race, and religion.

[text] angelic_lawyer March 10 2009, 05:00:50 UTC

Ah, I see.

Or the unfortunate nature of people.

Re: [text] not_a_simpson_k March 10 2009, 05:08:28 UTC

Well, I believe that people's desire to cause harm come not from their being but from events that occur in their life to drive them to such extremes.

[text] angelic_lawyer March 10 2009, 05:40:00 UTC

In my experience, that's unfortunately the case only some of the time.

Re: [text] not_a_simpson_k March 10 2009, 18:28:41 UTC

You really think people hurt each other for fun?

[text] angelic_lawyer March 10 2009, 21:58:50 UTC

Unfortunately I do think some people do, yes.

Re: [text] not_a_simpson_k March 11 2009, 18:03:26 UTC

And it's not a direct result of their environment growing up?

[text] angelic_lawyer March 11 2009, 21:37:12 UTC

People always have a choice.

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