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No, Really, Thank You!

MR. SPENCE: You notice that I didn’t object to Mr. Day’s opening. There’s were things that were objectionable. Why don’t I object? I want you to hear what he has to say. I don’t want to interrupt his train of thought. I don’t want to interrupt his presentation or rhythms. I don’t want the Court interjecting himself in responding to objections. I want you to hear what the prosecution has to say. And I hope that he will give me the same –

MR. DAY: Objection, Your Honor. We have a duty to object.

THE COURT: I’ll sustain the objection. The Court is here. And — but please proceed, Mr. Spence.

MR. SPENCE: Thank you.

Why can’t all prosecutors be as complaisant as Mr. Day?

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Mark Bennett got his letter of marque from the Supreme Court of Texas in May 1995. He is famous for having no sense of humor when it comes to totalitarianism.

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4 Responses to “No, Really, Thank You!”

  1. af says:

    Amusing. Please post more of these :-)

  2. Jack says:

    Now that is priceless.

  3. karl says:

    Where did you score the transcript?

    And I think I have a new line in opening.

  4. Mark Bennett says:

    TLC alumni got together and bought a copy.

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