Etiquette



DP Etiquette

First rule: Don't be a jackass.

Other rules: Do not attack or insult people you disagree with. Engage with facts, logic and beliefs. Out of respect for others, please provide some sources for the facts and truths you rely on if you are asked for that. If emotion is getting out of hand, get it back in hand. To limit dehumanizing people, don't call people or whole groups of people disrespectful names, e.g., stupid, dumb or liar. Insulting people is counterproductive to rational discussion. Insult makes people angry and defensive. All points of view are welcome, right, center, left and elsewhere. Just disagree, but don't be belligerent or reject inconvenient facts, truths or defensible reasoning.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Can you do it?

 

In regards to the impeachment trial of ex-President Donald J. Trump, all 100 U.S. Senators will today take an oath to do “impartial justice”:

"I solemnly swear (or affirm, as the case may be) that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of (the president’s name), President of the United States, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws: so help me God.”

There will be cases made on both sides as to whether Trump is guilty or not guilty as to the incitement of insurrection against the U.S. Government.

Your task here is to advocate for Trump’s innocence.  Playing the part of his lead lawyer, make your case(s) for your client’s innocence*.  How would you go about this task?

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*Does not imply you personally believe this argument. 

 

Thanks for taking the challenge.

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