Court of Common Sense
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Stevenj214

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4,941 posts

257 months

Sunday 27th March 2011
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When I read things like this (from another thread) it makes me think that a Court of Common Sense would be a great thing.

A written prosecution statement, a written defense statement, delivered electronically or by post to 100 jurors. A majority of 75%+ secures a win.

In the case linked, if 75%+ of the jurors agreed that the car should be removed, it should be so.

EDLT

15,421 posts

235 months

Sunday 27th March 2011
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So you want a jury to enforce none existent laws to appease a bunch of NIMBYs?

geeteeaye

2,369 posts

188 months

Sunday 27th March 2011
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How is a perfectly presentable VW Polo a 'carbuncle' or an 'eyesore'? 'Andy Nelson, head chef at the Castle Hotel' you are a fking idiot.

Stevenj214

Original Poster:

4,941 posts

257 months

Sunday 27th March 2011
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EDLT said:
So you want a jury to enforce none existent laws to appease a bunch of NIMBYs?
Not quite.

If 75%+ of the general population (the jurors) favour any resolution surely there is a case for the law to be amended.

AndyFoo

1,432 posts

204 months

Sunday 27th March 2011
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Is that a Holden that pulls up in the background when they're talking to the Councillor?

FunkyNige

9,819 posts

304 months

Sunday 27th March 2011
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Stevenj214 said:
Not quite.

If 75%+ of the general population (the jurors) favour any resolution surely there is a case for the law to be amended.
Mob rule? No thanks...

hidetheelephants

35,828 posts

222 months

Sunday 27th March 2011
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Beware of angry mobs bearing flaming torches and pitchforks, bent on stringing up paediatricians and podiatrists from the nearest lamp post.

AndrewTait

1,849 posts

223 months

Monday 28th March 2011
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What does it matter if the car is there - if it wasn't then there would just be another car there instead!

anonymous-user

83 months

Monday 28th March 2011
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AndyFoo said:
Is that a Holden that pulls up in the background when they're talking to the Councillor?
Either that, or a vxr8/bathurst type thingy

deadmau5

3,197 posts

209 months

Monday 28th March 2011
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All it needs is 3 big lads to push it away. I doubt the handbrake is particularly strong.

jesta1865

3,453 posts

238 months

Monday 28th March 2011
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this made me laugh :- 'Mr Nelson said that it may not be causing an obstruction, but the way it is parked leaves no room for another car in front of it.'

yet in the video the Holden (i hope) starts backing in and in another shot there is clearly a blue car in front of it. does mr nelson actually live there ? smile

Neil H

15,418 posts

280 months

Monday 28th March 2011
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Stevenj214 said:
Not quite.

If 75%+ of the general population (the jurors) favour any resolution surely there is a case for the law to be amended.
Unfortunately the general population tend to be morons, so I think most results would be unfavorable.

madazrx7

5,975 posts

246 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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snowy slopes said:
AndyFoo said:
Is that a Holden that pulls up in the background when they're talking to the Councillor?
Either that, or a vxr8/bathurst type thingy
Yeah it's a VXR8, your (cheaper) version of our HSV Clubsport

Pints

18,451 posts

223 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Odd thread resurrection.
So, has this car now been removed?

madazrx7

5,975 posts

246 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Pints said:
Odd thread resurrection.
So, has this car now been removed?
Yeah sorry, just had a laugh when I saw a thread by the OP mentioning common sense hehe

r129sl

9,518 posts

232 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Stevenj214 said:
When I read things like this (from another thread) it makes me think that a Court of Common Sense would be a great thing.
Would you call it the Thunderdome?

Shaw Tarse

31,888 posts

232 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Pints said:
Odd thread resurrection.
So, has this car now been removed?
Would have been mildly amusing if the car had been re-taxed.

Pints

18,451 posts

223 months

Saturday 16th April 2011
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Shaw Tarse said:
Would have been mildly amusing if the car had been re-taxed.
hehe