wrt to this from me : [ An attempt to commit violence, is NOT equivalent to having commited violence.]
Radhakrishnan Nair wrote :< Fantastic logic! It means God-fearing people may attempt rape and murder, but they won't actually do the thingy! Try telling it in a court of law and see what happens!> ---jc's response--- Dear Mr. Nair, >From the little I know about such matters, I will submit the following four points wrt the "Court of Law": 1. In a court of law, an attempt to commit violence is NOT equivalent to having commited violence. 2. In a court of law, it is highly unlikely that my above <<quoted by you>> statement will be interpreted as meaning that " God-fearing people may attempt rape and murder, but they won't actually do the thingy" 3. Even though "interpretation" of the intentions of Parliament (as in enacted laws) is usually in the domain of judges, I submit that most judges will hold that (God Fearing or not) An attempted Rape or an attempted Murder is NOT the same as Rape and Murder respectively. The Defendant could still be charged for the ATTEMPT ....but not for the substantive crime of murder. 4. It is my understanding that In a court of law, for a charge of (say) Murder to be brought about, there MUST be a Homicide -(no such situation with Abraham/Isaac). An ATTEMPT will NOT do. I know that you will agree. If you do not, please do tell us why. good wishes jc ================== please visit "NEW" on The Goan Forum at http://www.colaco.net Recommended Goa related sites 1. http://www.goa-world.com 2. http://www.SuperGoa.com _______________________________________________ Goanet mailing list Goanet@lists.goanet.org http://lists.goanet.org/listinfo.cgi/goanet-goanet.org
