Beerball Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 link Can the dogs unfairly sway jurors? Don't sympathetic witnesses do the same thing?
DC Tom Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 link Can the dogs unfairly sway jurors? Don't sympathetic witnesses do the same thing? I think the argument is more that such a dog can unfairly make a witness seem more sympathetic, which is certainly a valid point. Simple solution to me seems to be to keep the dogs off the witness stand. The idea that testifying should be a pain-free, pleasant experience is well-meaning, but ridiculous.
Beerball Posted August 9, 2011 Author Posted August 9, 2011 I think the argument is more that such a dog can unfairly make a witness seem more sympathetic, which is certainly a valid point. Simple solution to me seems to be to keep the dogs off the witness stand. The idea that testifying should be a pain-free, pleasant experience is well-meaning, but ridiculous. Defense lawyers argue that the dogs may unfairly sway jurors with their cuteness and the natural empathy they attract, whether a witness is telling the truth or not
Cugalabanza Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) You can't allow dogs in court. Too influential. I know my dog, Billie, can control people's thoughts just by looking at them. I mean just look into her eyes--it's mesmerizing. Anyway, like I was saying, these dogs definitely should be allowed in the courtroom. Also, there should be lots and lots of treats available for them. And I mean the good ones, like those gourmet chicken jerky strips. Edited August 9, 2011 by gringo starr
DrDawkinstein Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 The reason I say no is because anyone can get any dog "certified". Just need to pay your $150. That being the case, if there is a chance for a "therapy dog" to sway the jury, then they should not be allowed in court.
BuffaloBill Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Is all of America in need of therapy? Perhaps therapists should be banned.
KD in CA Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Is all of America in need of therapy? Yes, and 'therapy dogs' should certainly be covered by Medicare. But I don't see what the fuss is about by having the dog in the courtroom. Just a sick pervert grasping at straws to avoid facing justice. Hopefully he'll meet an exceptionally unpleasant end in prison. Edited August 9, 2011 by KD in CT
DrDawkinstein Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Is all of America in need of therapy? Perhaps therapists should be banned. Yes, all of America is in need of therapy. But what should be banned isnt the therapists, its the pills prescribed as shortcuts around the actual therapy.
LeviF Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Yes, all of America is in need of therapy. But what should be banned isnt the therapists, its the pills when prescribed as shortcuts around the actual therapy. Fixed that because, let's be honest here, it's not always the case that they're simply being used as "shortcuts." Edited August 9, 2011 by LeviF91
BuffaloBill Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Fixed that because, let's be honest here, it's not always the case that they're simply being used as "shortcuts." Agreed ... However Americans and the medical system seem to be far too prone to believe that pills are the answer. Doctors are unwilling to tell people live with less stress, eat better, exercise and take care of yourself. Instead it is a 10 minute consult ending with a prescription.
LeviF Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Agreed ... However Americans and the medical system seem to be far too prone to believe that pills are the answer. Doctors are unwilling to tell people live with less stress, eat better, exercise and take care of yourself. Instead it is a 10 minute consult ending with a prescription. Yep. Doesn't just go for mental health meds, either. That doctors just hand out prescriptions for things like high blood pressure and high cholesterol just shows laziness on the part of doctor and patient.
Just Jack Posted August 10, 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 Agreed ... However Americans and the medical system seem to be far too prone to believe that pills are the answer. Doctors are unwilling to tell people live with less stress, eat better, exercise and take care of yourself. Instead it is a 10 minute consult ending with a prescription. Not my doctor. He'll tell you that and send you home with articles about healthy living.
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