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Agreed.

I wonder if PhilA has a degree or two?

969.PhilA
1 Hour ago
It does take courage. The judge is clearly educated and understands the meaning of the word, whereas others apparently do not. It has then been taken out of context and made to appear (by the media) as if this is the reason the judge has given a shorter sentence.
In fact the sentence is clearly due to the judges views on prison (which from reading these comments, many people agree with!).