Peeved

I am amazed at our court system. Democracy at its best? I don't think so. I love due process and innocent until proven guilty...really I do. My problem is with the buddy-buddy system. I have been subpoenaed 4 times now for the same case. I get there before 9AM. I sit quietly, waiting for our turn...for justice. First time, defendant's lawyer, out of country-continued, 2nd time- defendant's witness not present, 3rd time- Defense lawyers arrive after 10 and slow court calendar !!! Can't wait for the 4th.

Can't there be a more efficient use of tax payer's money? Can't we charge lawyers late fees? I paid $7 parking, spent 4 hours of my life the other day. I was getting a wee bit hot under the collar.

There really has to be some kind of accountablity here. What if something needs attention promptly... no wonder there are more crimes committed; offenders have more time to be free to do what they want. It will be 6 months since the offense and first court date next time I go.

I have noticed that the judges are getting a little annoyed with their time being wasted as well. How hard can it be to line up the cases, I look at the calendar, I know when to be there. I understand that some lawyers have multiple cases in different courtrooms, but at least sign in and let the court know if you are going to continue or dismiss so people can go to work. If I worked at a 9-5 hourly job, I would have lost $21 to parking and 12 hours of pay. I am only a witness, what about the victim and attaining quick justice? These are misdemeanors for goodness sake!

So, that is my rant for the week!

(also, why would Obama associate himself with Letterman? Why does Michelle O go on Leno? How much are we paying for that security detail and transport?)