1. Have you ever had to appear in court? What was the reason? How did it turn out? The one and only time I've ever been in court was for a speeding offence. I was doing 92mph in a 70 limit. The room itself was a lot more informal than I expected, kind of like a classroom which had been hijacked for the purpose, complete with uncomfortable plastic chair for "the defendant". Everything else was as ridiculously over bureaucratic and stuffy as the dramas would have you believe. I was out of work at the time so they let me off with a fairly small fine and a few points on my licence.
2. Ever been accused of something you never did? Were you able to convince anyone? Not since I was a kid. At least as far as I can recall.
3. When it comes to crime and punishment, do you agree with the saying "An eye for an eye?" Not really. Although I do believe that retribution and punishment should be given before
4. Are you a judgemental person? Do you ever make up your mind about a person before you know them? When was the last time that happened? Or if not, how do you keep from being judgemental? I tend to be very judgmental, but I also tend to be very generous in my judgements.
5. When I was in 6th grade I lit a match in class accidentally and was given the choice of having my folks called or getting 10 "swats." I took swats and damn, that wooden paddle with the holes drilled in it hurt like hell (not to mention the horible whistling sound it made before impact). I don't think they allow "swats" anymore. Ever get "swats" at school? How do you feel about children being spanked in school. Is it best that they don't do that anymore? How about parents spanking kids? Good or bad? I believe that there is a time and a place when a smack is appropriate. Obviously there are limits but that would take ages to go into. I do not believe that schools, or any third parties, should be able to smack children. there are not enough controls in place.
6. What is your favorite "Chick Flick?" Bend it like Beckham. Probably just a UK thing I should imagine.
7. Describe the last situation you were in that can best be summed up by the phrase "seemed like a good idea at the time?" I bought a football signed by the Manchester United Football team for £190. I have already explained the whole story somewhere but I'm too tired to dig it out to link to it. Sorry.
BONUS: Who will bury us when we die? That will depend on how wealthy my kids are at the time.
