Advanced Criminal Justice, Class #3, Period 1, 01.17.06

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The Tick stood in front of the class as usual, but there was something slightly different. It was probably the baseball cap sitting on the podium. Or perhaps it was the fact that Lockheed was very quiet. He seemed to be pondering something. In any event, this probably wasn't going to be a normal class.

"Hello, class! Today we will be continuing our analysis of Mr. Bugs Bunny's career in justice. Also, we'll be talking about sports!"

"As most of you probably know, security is taken very seriously at sporting events. If a spectator jumps onto the field of play, they are usually chased down, tackled, arrested, and fined. Despite this, many people hop onto the field every year, often in various states of undress."

"So how does this relate to Mr. Bunny? Well, he's one of the worst offenders of interrupting events history has ever seen. The following is a brief listing of events he has interrupted in the past:

"A baseball game: He made his way onto the field without even paying for a ticket. He then proceeded to play an unauthorized game against the opposing team."

"A boxing match: Again, he wasn't even in the stadium, and yet he ended up in the ring, participating in a match unauthorized by the boxing federation and the building's owner. This was reckless and dangerous, of course."

"A wrestling match: This event was so similar to the boxing match that it's barely worth mentioning."

"A bullfight: Mr. Bunny entered the stadium without a ticket once again. He then proceeded to fight a bull without permission, going so far as to use a gun on the animal. He was also streaking for most of this fight."

"Considering his prior career of interrupting sporting events, my question for you is this: Put yourself in the Court's shoes. If Mr. Bunny were caught interrupting a football game, what kind of punishment would you attempt to give him? The standard fine and minimal jail time? A larger fine and more jail time? Would whether or not he was streaking influence your decision? And would you let him off easier if he ended up on the field single-handedly destroying a team of brutish thugs who quite frankly had it coming?"

"Your metaphor this week should be on the topic of: toothpaste."

"And this week's extra credit is to provide the best justicey repeating sound other than 'DOINK DOINK' or 'CHUNG CHUNG.'"

"Have at it, class!"

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Talk [Class #3]

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For any and all discussion.

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[fates_jaye]

Jaye might be pouting a little and it's all Rory Gilmore's fault.

"Tar and feathering," Jaye says with a nod.

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[can_be_more]

"I don't understand why they keep letting him do this," Aeryn says, and she hates this bunny that isn't Esme. "He deserves more than the minimum punishment because he's a repeat offender, except he probably only keeps doing it because he gets away wih it. And what are brutish thugs even doing on the field?"

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[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

"It would depend on whether Mr Bunny had been caught and charged for these previous acts of streaking and disruption. If he had then the court would clearly be justified in handing down a larger sentence, as any previous ones clearly made little impact. If they hadn't the possibility exists that Mr Bunny did not know what he was doing was wrong, which while no real excuse provides a reason for leniency on this occasion."

"Also, if Mr Bunny had destroyed these brutish thugs who had it coming, he was clearly yet again being used by the gods, this time as an instrument of punishment, and thus should be pitied rather reprimanded."

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[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

"If this was the first arrest, he should get the minimal jail time and standard fine--he shouldn't be punished for times he was sneaky not caught, even if he was disruptive. If this isn't the first arrest, more fines or jail time may be necessary. If that still doesn't work, he should be made to clean up after the sporting event."

Sam thought a little longer. "And if anyone was hurt because of his actions, he should have to pay their doctors' or hospital bills."

"Oh, and he's a bunny. It's okay if he doesn't wear clothes."

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[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

Marty mutters something about Rabbit stew.

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[janet_fraiser]

"I think I'd want to know what the bunny had done this time before deciding on a punishment," said Janet. "Wouldn't you want to see how it compared in severity to his prior offenses? Though you'd have to take those into consideration."

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[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

"Have we considered therapy?" Angel asked. "These repeated attempts for attention and validation might imply this bunny needs to deal with deep-seated issues. Maybe even about his dad."

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[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

Archie scratches his head. Being completely unfamiliar with European football to begin with, he's at least spared that bit of confusion. Which doesn't help much, all other things considered.

"Now, when you say streaking . . ." He waves a hand abruptly. "Never mind. I'd certainly let him off easier if the other team were French, though. I like Angel's suggestion about therapy. Seems to me our Mister Bunny has quite the exhibitionist streak in him, and perhaps that ought to be curbed."

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[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Upside-down, Bridge answers, "since this wasn't his first sports-related offence, I'd have to go with the larger fine and more jail time. And I wouldn't let him off easier for destroying any thugs, because that's not his job or his responsibility. He doesn't have the training required to decide the punishment for anyone, thugs or not. Also, he's pretty much always streaking, isn't he?"

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[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

Rory sat in her usual seat in the back, chewing on her pen.

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[emo-padawan.livejournal.com]

"Regardless of his history of interrupting sporting events, if this is his first time being caught, the standard penalties should be applied." Anakin frowned. "The streaking should probably increase the fine, as would the danger of the sport he was interrupting." Anakin was glad he had been introduced to the sport of football by some of the guys early in the school year. "But I'm not sure I would let him off easier if he destroyed the team--the crowd could turn on me." He looked up at the Tick. "I've seen some rabid fans in my time, sir--let's not get started on what happens when Hutts hit the town before the Boonta Eve podraces--and if this bunny's antics have disturbed the game? It's probably not going to end well for the bunny. Especially if the results had championship implications."

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Okay, this is less dangerous, but more obnoxious. Although the thing with the bullfight was again, indicative of a death-wish." Parker sighed. "Totally aside from whether Mr. Bunny needs therapy, he's got to be stopped. What if he led the thugs into the stands, and there was a crush? What if the fans rioted? What if he inspired copycats with his ridiculous behaviour? You have to make an example, and stop glamorizing this kind of rule-breaking.

"As for the thugs on the field, while they're jocks, they deserve protection from people trying to prevent them from earning a living. Mr. Bunny should *also* compensate the players, the franchise, and the fans, for any time delays and advertising revenue lost to his antics." Parker smiled grimly. "Let's see what he does when he's slapped with a million-dollar fine for interrupting the Superbowl. Ha."

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[aka-vala.livejournal.com]

Vala may have dozed off in the back of the room.

The snores are probably reasonably quiet...

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[marsheadtilt.livejournal.com]

"I agree with Angel's suggestion of therapy. There is obviously a reason Mr. Bunny keeps disrupting sporting events in an inappropriate state of undress. Therapy, or even perhaps a brief stay in a mental institution could prevent him from undertaking those types of actions again."

She glances at Angel.

"However, I would like to add that not all fathers are the cause of people's problems. Occasionally it's their mothers."

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[2ls-in-oneill.livejournal.com]

"If Mr. Bunny were caught the other times I would give him a larger fine, a harsher jail-sentence and would bar him from as many stadiums as possible. If this were the first time he was caught the other times would unfortunetly be considered hearsay and I would probably give him the minimum sentence and fine. Although if it were brought to my attention that he attacked a group of people, "thugs" or not, I would be harsher on his sentence as we cannot condone vigalantism by any random stranger who wants to hurt someone."


[Yay! This is fun!]

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[fh_jackass]

"Well, he clearly gets off on the attention," Logan said. "Were these events televised? I bet ratings go up with Mr. Bunny crashes the game. I'd suggest harnessing his energies in a positive fashion. Put him into sports commercials. He'll get the attention he craves and he'll be out of the way of the athletes. Oh, and give him the minimal fine and jail time, just for appearances."

Turn Stuff In [Class #3]

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For any and all turning of stuff in. And probably conversation based on the turning of stuff in.

Re: Turn Stuff In [Class #3]

[fates_jaye]

"I like CHUNG CHUNG!"

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[psycho-barbie.livejournal.com]

Metaphor

Justice is the foaming cleanser that gets into every crook and cranny to keep the mouth of Society minty-fresh and free from the plaque of crime!

EC

"I don't suppose the clashing of swords counts?"

Callisto did an fairly good imitation of a police siren. Loudly.

Re: Turn Stuff In [Class #3]

[can_be_more]

Justice is like toothpaste, put on a brush and used to keep justice having good breath? I don't know. Dentics are better anyway.

Justice is like a dentic, not passive in its pursuit of cleaning away evil and decay.

Re: Turn Stuff In [Class #3]

[janet_fraiser]

We should all be the toothpaste of Justice, keeping society shiny and clean--and free of cavities.

Janet's repeating sound of justice is the Barney Miller theme song.

Re: Turn Stuff In [Class #3]

[oatmanspatient.livejournal.com]

For extra credit, Marty writes down, "The reggae riff from 'Bad Boys'."

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[notstakedyet.livejournal.com]

1) Justice is like toothpaste in that even the most evil members of society can't deny that it's useful and makes things better. Heck, most vampires would really agree on that one because a vamp without teeth is just a sad, sad thing. Sadder than a vamp who wears hot pink all the time. For justice.

2) That neat screaming sound when a stake finds its way home?

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[carter-i-am.livejournal.com]

The toothpaste of Justice is important to society, in that it works hand in hand with the mouthwash of Law and floss of Order. Without any of them, the dental hygiene of Life becomes dangerous and chaotic and teeth start falling out of the Mouth of Society, leaving only abscesses of Crime and Villany.

EC: Sam made the sound of two pieces of wood together, trying to sound like a judge's gavel.