Perhaps area or age slang issue: HT=rich, connected et al......

Isn't this a knee-jerk reaction that plays right into what valkyrie is noting?

These would be much more similar to terms of a plea arrangement than an actual punishment for the crime as listed 'on the books' - this is entirely the point valkyrie is making.

They've talked about those term limits in MA as well; the funny thing is their basing it on anger over one case, Goodridge, and if they actually looked at the court's body of work there would probably be more support.

That's getting off on a tangent though; the suggestions of this D.A. seem a bit odd. You're right on the trial example - I think once people see the long-term result of these tactics, they'll be a lot less supportive.

Dude, you are now officially creepy.

Me? Why?
All I did was answer your question, in a helpful kind way, in a thread we are both in......:confused: :(