The Laughing Wolf

A Quick Thought On Kobe Bryant Case

I have no opinion on his guilt or innocence, given that there are no facts yet out about the case. What I do find reprehensible, irresponsible, and criminal are the attempts to post the accuser's name, address, photo, and other information on the WWW. These post are in direct defiance of Colorado law, and are designed to inflame viewers and intimidate the witness. This is especially true for those people posting hate, threat, and other such delightful posts.

To each of you I say: get a life, get some morals, and get some principles. I don't care if he is your hero or whatever, what you are doing is flat out wrong. It is wrong morally, ethically, and legally. It is also wrong to post the wrong person's photo and info, and then refuse to correct. Quite frankly, I think horsewhipping is too good for the lot of you.

The social contract applies to all. Kobe will have his day in court, where he will face his accuser. She, in turn, will have hers and will face him. Facts and stories will be presented, and what passes for justice under the American legal system and the laws of the State of Colorado will take place. It may not be perfect, but it is about the best I have found on this planet.

As for the rest of you who hide and attack from the shadows, there are words to describe you. I will, sinced I try to keep this fairly PG, refrain from uttering them. I will simply say that I find you beneath contempt.

LW