21st May
I’m sure that JDA supporters are shocked at the harshness of the fines imposed on Geoff and Shona in their court case, and disgusted with the coverage the JEP gave to Rod (bad loser) Bryans enabling him to express extreme views, in addition to their unsympathetic editorial.
Their fines could not have been heavier if they had engaged in the bribery, fraud and interference with the ballot that some have inaccurately accused them of. Even if you take the view that as they broke the law and needed to be punished, these fines are outrageous for hard-working deputies who have no means other than their States Members’ pay. Moreover, any unbiased person who attended the hearing could not fail to be shocked by the evidence that was presented about the course of the debate that led to the introduction of this law. Many States members were of the opinion that helping someone to complete an application form constituted interference with the ballot, and others seemed to think that this law would bring them into line with the UK when in fact no such law exists in any other Commonwealth country. Even if this was not a deliberate device to nobble Shona and Geoff, it does seem that the IQs and comprehension skills of some States Members fall short of what one would wish.
Meanwhile, I’m sure that Shona and Geoff would like to thank all those who have sent messages of support at this difficult time.
Athena
The law in this case has certainly been an ass "!"/"?".
ReplyDeleteThe JEP should be more than ashamed as well. I think we are all aware of their anti JDA stance, and as for Rod Bryans, on that performance, it is just as well he was unsuccessful. What a bitter man.
Keep fighting for what you and a lot of other people believe in. You have made your point, albeit at great cost, and have my admiration.
Can I choose *@&%$! for the law.
ReplyDeleteThe polite equivalent of a Perchard comment!