Hear ye, hear ye! The monkey trial is about to begin! - Page 2

**Rain Man** · 10-24-2006, 04:48 PM

As a long-time observer and poster on Chiefsplanet, I have noticed a wee bit of conflict recently between one Mecca and several other posters. The conflicts have been escalating, and I think it's time that the Chiefsplanet legal system stepped in.

I am declaring a monkey court to be put into place for the purpose of placing Mecca on trial. As a known neutral party, I shall serve as the judge for this trial. The charges are:

Charge 1. Treason in the first degree for predicting a poor season for the Chiefs.

Charge 2. Treason in the first degree for citing that the Geathers hit on Trent Green was innocent and non-fineworthy.

Charge 3. Treason in the first degree for citing that the Rolle face mask was not an act of evil visited upon a Chief by an opposing player.

Charge 4. Threats to kill other Chiefsplanet members in the interest of protecting animals.

Charge 5. General mayhem.

Additional charges may be filed by the prosecution before the trial begins.

By participating in the trial, all parties agree that the rulings of the court will stand, unless for some reason they don't want to listen to the court.

Over the course of the next few days, the following will take place.

1. Mecca may appoint a lawyer to represent him, or he may choose to represent himself. The lawyer need not be a real lawyer. He may also choose to have a larger defense team if he wishes, but the lead defender will be the only official voice.

2. The opposing side will choose a lawyer to represent them, or if none can be chosen, I shall select one. The lawyer need not be a real lawyer. Might I suggest that candidates nominate themselves in this thread, and I will then create a poll, with the largest votegetter being selected as lead prosecutor. The prosecution may also choose to have a larger prosecution team, but the lead prosecutor will be the only official voice.

3. I will request volunteers with possible actual legal experience to serve as my backroom legal team in running the trial. Any attorneys want to volunteer for this task? You cannot be part of the prosecution or defense, or be a potential witness for either side.

4. A random selection of Chiefsplanet members with more than 500 posts will be solicited for jury duty. We will then work with the prosecution and the defense to select the jury.

5. Then...the trial begins.

I would advise both sides to begin preparing their legal teams immediately. Jury selection will begin later this week.

(Banging Gavel)

**Rain Man** · 10-24-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

It's out there now. No telling when a real attorney will spring it.

Okay, what'll it take to keep this quiet? Some money? A trip to Vegas? A couple of hookers?

JimNasium · 10-24-2006, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I nominate KCTitus as prosecuting attorney.

Either him or Baby Lee. Both need to serve on the prosecution team.

**Rain Man** · 10-24-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by NJ Chief Fan

if i volunteer to be a juror(sp?), if my county calls me in for jury duty can i just tell them i was a juror for chiesplanet court, and that will excuse me?

You will receive a letter thanking you for your service. You can submit that to any other jurisdiction.

**cdcox** · 10-24-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Okay, what'll it take to keep this quiet? Some money? A trip to Vegas? A couple of hookers?

I'm incorrupta-- did you say money?

teedubya · 10-24-2006, 05:04 PM

Sweet, I just got my 'Random' Juror invite!

I got the golden ticket!!

Adept Havelock · 10-24-2006, 05:04 PM

Oooh, A "Monkey Trial"? If I provide the bananas will it help me be selected as a juror?

chagrin · 10-24-2006, 05:05 PM

Rain Man - Since I have not read any of the conflict at all, even pointing that out in other posts, I would be an impartial observer, and therefore request a seat in the jury box, PM me if this is cool with you

**Rain Man** · 10-24-2006, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chagrin

Rain Man - Since I have not read any of the conflict at all, even pointing that out in other posts, I would be an impartial observer, and therefore request a seat in the jury box, PM me if this is cool with you

Thank you for your correspondence and your interest in the case. If you are randomly selected as a juror, the court appreciates your civic duty.

Hammock Parties · 10-24-2006, 05:08 PM

I would also like a random selection.

JBucc · 10-24-2006, 05:11 PM

I can represent you Mecca. Everyone loves me and I work for rep. (positive rep)

**Rain Man** · 10-24-2006, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I would also like a random selection.

Thank you for your correspondence and your interest in the case. If you are randomly selected as a juror, the court appreciates your civic duty.

Eleazar · 10-24-2006, 05:12 PM

JBucc · 10-24-2006, 05:13 PM

Do we have a baliff yet? I nominate Frazod.

Frazod whack his peepee!

**Rain Man** · 10-24-2006, 05:14 PM

We currently have two nominations for prosecutor - kctitus and baby lee - and one self-nomination for defender - jbucc.

Nominations will remain open until Thursday at noon. At that time, Mecca will choose his lead defender (or if he is not available, we will have a poll), and the poll to select a lead prosecutor will be posted.

Delano · 10-24-2006, 05:15 PM

I hate bike thieves, but love apricot BMW's. I enjoy cats as pets but detest bare spots. Big rocks are the best, the Raiders are the worst.

Am I qualified to sit on this jury?

10-24-2006, 04:48 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3308491 VARSITY	Hear ye, hear ye! The monkey trial is about to begin! As a long-time observer and poster on Chiefsplanet, I have noticed a wee bit of conflict recently between one Mecca and several other posters. The conflicts have been escalating, and I think it's time that the Chiefsplanet legal system stepped in. I am declaring a monkey court to be put into place for the purpose of placing Mecca on trial. As a known neutral party, I shall serve as the judge for this trial. The charges are: Charge 1. Treason in the first degree for predicting a poor season for the Chiefs. Charge 2. Treason in the first degree for citing that the Geathers hit on Trent Green was innocent and non-fineworthy. Charge 3. Treason in the first degree for citing that the Rolle face mask was not an act of evil visited upon a Chief by an opposing player. Charge 4. Threats to kill other Chiefsplanet members in the interest of protecting animals. Charge 5. General mayhem. Additional charges may be filed by the prosecution before the trial begins. By participating in the trial, all parties agree that the rulings of the court will stand, unless for some reason they don't want to listen to the court. Over the course of the next few days, the following will take place. 1. Mecca may appoint a lawyer to represent him, or he may choose to represent himself. The lawyer need not be a real lawyer. He may also choose to have a larger defense team if he wishes, but the lead defender will be the only official voice. 2. The opposing side will choose a lawyer to represent them, or if none can be chosen, I shall select one. The lawyer need not be a real lawyer. Might I suggest that candidates nominate themselves in this thread, and I will then create a poll, with the largest votegetter being selected as lead prosecutor. The prosecution may also choose to have a larger prosecution team, but the lead prosecutor will be the only official voice. 3. I will request volunteers with possible actual legal experience to serve as my backroom legal team in running the trial. Any attorneys want to volunteer for this task? You cannot be part of the prosecution or defense, or be a potential witness for either side. 4. A random selection of Chiefsplanet members with more than 500 posts will be solicited for jury duty. We will then work with the prosecution and the defense to select the jury. 5. Then...the trial begins. I would advise both sides to begin preparing their legal teams immediately. Jury selection will begin later this week. (Banging Gavel)
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10-24-2006, 05:04 PM	#20
teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $9480002	Sweet, I just got my 'Random' Juror invite! I got the golden ticket!!
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10-24-2006, 05:04 PM	#21
Adept Havelock Obligatory Thoughtcriminal Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Flux,awaiting an observer Casino cash: $10004900	Oooh, A "Monkey Trial"? If I provide the bananas will it help me be selected as a juror? __________________ No matter how cynical you are, it is impossible to keep up. -Lily Tomlin I'd rather be a climbing monkey than a falling angel. -Terry Pratchett
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10-24-2006, 05:05 PM	#22
chagrin Giggitty! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missoula, Mt Casino cash: $9914905	Rain Man - Since I have not read any of the conflict at all, even pointing that out in other posts, I would be an impartial observer, and therefore request a seat in the jury box, PM me if this is cool with you __________________ Times have changed, so have I, things are better now.
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10-24-2006, 05:08 PM	#24
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4700478	I would also like a random selection. __________________ Chiefs game films
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10-24-2006, 05:11 PM	#25
JBucc MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004952	I can represent you Mecca. Everyone loves me and I work for rep. (positive rep)
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Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000
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10-24-2006, 05:13 PM	#28
JBucc MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Casino cash: $10004952	Do we have a baliff yet? I nominate Frazod. Frazod whack his peepee!
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10-24-2006, 05:14 PM	#29
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3308491 VARSITY	We currently have two nominations for prosecutor - kctitus and baby lee - and one self-nomination for defender - jbucc. Nominations will remain open until Thursday at noon. At that time, Mecca will choose his lead defender (or if he is not available, we will have a poll), and the poll to select a lead prosecutor will be posted. __________________ I'm putting random letters here as a celebration of free speech: xigrakgrah misorojeq rkemeseit.
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10-24-2006, 05:15 PM	#30
Delano [b]Supporter[/b] Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A Hypnagogic Landscape Casino cash: $9095015	I hate bike thieves, but love apricot BMW's. I enjoy cats as pets but detest bare spots. Big rocks are the best, the Raiders are the worst. Am I qualified to sit on this jury? __________________ A million CPilgrims face Mecca. Think of the power behind that fact. All logging in now. And bending. And praying. ChiefsPlanet is the angle at which realities meet. - Don DeLillo
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