Criminal Justice: 8:00-10:00

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

*The Tick stands behind a lecturn at the front of the class. He appears to be swaying ever-so-slightly and it might be a trick of the light but it looks like... no, there's no mistaking it, there is definitely smudged, glittery ink on his large chin that was probably alien words and flowers at one point. He also seems to be wearing a button of some sort. He doesn't seem to notice any of this.*

It is the start of a new day. A new day with a new class. A new class with a new teacher. And a new teacher with new students. Welcome, everyone, to your first session of Criminal Justice. I've always said that the first day of class is like a sponge. It sits there, silent, unmoving. And then, out of nowhere, SPLASH! A bunch of water hits it! Each of your minds is a drop of water. Your knowledge, your talent, makes the sponge grow damp. So now you have a damp sponge. Big whoop-di-doo!

But give it time. You'll learn and you'll fill the sponge up more. Before you know it, you'll be giving the sponge so much of your brain water that it will be oversaturated with the Water of Learning, and then we can clean the Counter of Crime and leave it spotless!

With our Morning Metaphor out of the way, it's time to discuss Criminal Justice.

At the center of this is crime. Remember class - you'll want to take notes on this, it'll be on the test - CRIME IS BAD! This will be our discussion for today. Why is crime bad? Discuss.

Before you get to that, I wanted to let you know how this class works. Class on Tuesday and Thursday. You have to be present for both classes or BAD THINGS WILL HAPPEN. Like, uh, your shoelace will come untied. You might trip! By jove, watch your laces! You only have to discuss once a week, though. And take your time. Justice must be vigilant, and that applies to discussion of it, too!

There will also be extra credit offered with arts & crafts. I'll tell you the topic and if you want bonus points, get it to me by the end of the week! It'll be FUN! This week's topic is your favorite crime-fighting tool.

Get to discussing!

(OOC: I'm loosely following the history class model. Basically, post something in the comments once a week (I know the standard rule is "comment in two class threads a week" but since there are only two CJ classes in a week, that doesn't quite work). Try to get something in there as often as possible, though. Feel free to just have it be "*character is present*" or something, and then at least once a week,"*character talks about topic*" or even stuff like "*character pretends to talk about topic when Tick is looking, but is actually playing Tic-Tac-Toe with somebody*" But, seriously, actual discussion is encouraged. The topics will generally be offbeat, so it could be fun.

With the E.C. feel free to say "Did the Extra Credit." But if you really want, feel free to Google and/or Photoshop something if you're bored.)

Comments

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

OOC: SPPOOOOOOOOOOOON!

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

(ooc: I have yet to yell "Spooooooon." That doesn't count. I'm waiting for the perfect moment...)

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

*Stumbles in holding jug.*

Crime? Crime is bad 'cuz... it's *mean*.

*Yanks out SAK and points to it*

My *tool*!

*Giggles incessantly and stumbles out*

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

Welcome, chum! You don't seem to be on my class roster, but if you're up for Justice, just let me know and I'll sign you up!

As for your discussion points, you're completely correct. Crime is just. plain. MEAN! I couldn't have said it better myself.

[-farmboy-.livejournal.com]

*Westley stops writing his letter to answer the question*

Crime is bad because... if your caught you might end up in Prince Humperdinck's Zoo of Death?

*goes back to writing his letter*

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

That's right! Crime has consequences, and those consequences aren't a trip to the zoo! Uh, unless they are. A special zoo with consequences.

[fates_jaye]

*passes by class and tries not to crack up at the flowers drawn on the Tick's face*

*walks away, whistling innocently*

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

Hello, casual student!

[can_be_more]

Crime is bad because it could hurt someone, or... Look, it gives me a reason to take out some frustration, all right?

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

Remember, class! Crime is bad because it makes Ms. Sun vent frustration out on you! Ye gods, you don't want that to be you!

[can_be_more]

*holds up pulse rifle just so the other students can see it*

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

_{ooc: dies laughing}

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

I take it that's your Extra Credit?

[can_be_more]

...

Yes. Yes, it is.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_steele_/]

::Steele walks in and looks for Laura, not seeing her he frowns and sits down, trying to think or a reason why crime is bad::

[lauraholt.livejournal.com]

*Laura stumbles in late, happy to see _steele_'s already there, if not surprised that he beat her to it*

If anyone should know why crime is bad...it would be you Mr Steele.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_steele_/]

Whatever do you mean Laura?

*Steele tries to look innocent*

[lauraholt.livejournal.com]

Why would you think I meant anything by it?

*smirks at him, trying badly not to laugh*

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

Concentrate, Snazzy Bow Tie Man! You can do it! Think about how you would feel if I stole your bowtie! Channel your bowtieless anger into Justice!

[http://users.livejournal.com/_steele_/]

*Steele blinks several times, trying to channel his bowtieless anger in justice*

Crime is bad because if someone stole my bow tie I would be forced to hurt them. Severely. And then everybody looses.
Therefore, crime causes everybody to loose.

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

Good for you, Mr. Steele! I knew that you had a tasty Justice Pie baking in your Oven of Morality! Nobody wins with crime! But with justice, you get pie!

[lauraholt.livejournal.com]

*sits down next to _steele_ gets out notepad and says her bit*

Crime is 'bad' because it hurts others and affects the way of life for not only the victims, but those responsible for the crime.

*not caring if she sounds like a know-it-all idiot*

Favourite crime fighting tool has to be deductive reasoning skills. Or if all else fails, a magnum will do.

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

You get a grade of "Keen!" for this session, Ms. Holt! Well done!

[lauraholt.livejournal.com]

Thank you sir!

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Sorry to be so late in responding. I just haven't had time to be online much today.]

Crime is bad because . . .

*hesitates*

Despots like Bonaparte commit crimes against all of humanity through their greed and arrogance, and there is great danger in allowing them to impose their will on the world unchecked.

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

(ooc: I worked a 13 hour day yesterday, keeping me from responding to anything until I was about ready to fall asleep. I totally understand.)

*sniff* That's beautiful, chum! Your heart clearly overflows with a sense of justice. You're a walking Myocardial Infarction of Righteousness!!!

[sparkplugfelix.livejournal.com]

::wanders into class, still looking a little out of it::

Crime disrupts the integrity of a society, and causes it to fall down into a pit of humanity from which the gods can not save it.

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

Very good, chum!

Making an entrance is an aspect of fighting crime, but you should still watch your tardiness.