Generator said:
Aren't people just allowed to be optimistic? Aren't they allowed to just have a sense of hope for the sake of it, whether or not it is based on solid reasoning? You yourself have admitted that you are on the fence (as we all should be, and as am I), so surely it's not that hard to just accept the fact that perhaps some people may be willing to take that extra steep, whether it is valid or not?
Edit: There is a difference between hope and thinking/knowing (in my mind, anyway).
Generator is one of the more moderate Corby supporters. Yes, I agree with you. It is allowed for people to be optimistic and hope that she is innocent (I do hope for the same thing). However, being optimistic =/= acting like a bunch of morons, such as:
- OMG, Corby is absolutely innocent! The Indo legal system stinks!
- Asking for donations for the tsunami back (most outrageous, indeed)
- Petitioning to boycott travel to Bali (thanks for making the Balinese suffer even more, GENIUS!)
Oh, I've got some examples of these morons (taken from my previous posts):
Heh, some funny quotes from letter to the editor of the Weekend's SMH:
- "One wonders if (the judge) comprehends the concept of a "not guilty" verdict.
- "(The verdict) is the most wicked and evil of rulings... I will never travel to Indonesia as long as I live... a travesty of justice"
- "...free this innocent, scared young girl"
- "Corby has been sacrificed on the altar of Indonesian national pride and face-saving"
But wait, here are the 2 best ones:
- "I want our $1 billion back. Now."
- "There is no doubt in my mind that Schappelle Corby is innocent..."
Tsk Tsk. These people, who think they're gods...