Should David Gregory be Prosecuted

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the potential prosecution of David Gregory for displaying a high-capacity ammunition magazine during a broadcast of "Meet the Press" in Washington D.C. Participants explore the implications of gun laws and the application of discretion in legal judgments.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether David Gregory should be prosecuted for the display, considering the call for stricter gun laws.
  • Others note that a decision has already been made by prosecutors not to charge NBC employees, suggesting that the matter may be moot.
  • One participant emphasizes that laws require judgment and that situations are not always clear-cut, advocating for discretion in legal applications.
  • A later reply echoes the sentiment of discretion, suggesting that a lack of it could lead to a better world.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on whether prosecution is warranted, with some arguing for discretion in legal matters while others point out that the decision has already been made not to pursue charges.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a lack of consensus on the appropriateness of prosecution and the role of discretion in applying laws related to gun control.

Should David Gregory be Prosecuted?

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  • No

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Recently he displayed a 30 round cartridge magazine in the state of Washington D.C. on "Meet the Press." What I am wondering here is, for those saying we need stricter gun rules and enforce the existing laws, should he be prosecuted?
 
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Moot point, since the decision has been made:

No employees of NBC will face criminal charges over the display of a high-capacity ammunition magazine on a "Meet the Press" program in violation of local law in Washington, prosecutors told the network on Friday.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/11/politics/guns-nbc/index.html?hpt=hp_t1

But I vote "no". Laws still require judgement when being applied, the world is not always black-and-white.
 
lisab said:
Laws still require judgement when being applied, the world is not always black-and-white.

Post of the year. Everyone should have discretion.

"He who joyfully marches to music rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice." - Einstein

Replace the military reference with not using discretion and my god would the world be a better place.
 
Since the decision has already been made, thread closed.
 

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