('I cannot tell a lie'. George Washington (1732-1799) . First President of the United States 1789-1797) .
Although I think it is important to be truthful in conversation,
I think there are necessary white lies to protect yourself too.
Is there anyone who always speaks the truth even in trivial details?
However, a constant liar in great things is a menace to others.
To speak the truth under oath in court is a grave matter,
with the crime of perjury being an incentive not to lie.
Taking the oath on a bible is an argument for God's existence
in a higher court where He is the judge with no appeals.
Notwithstanding, I feel that a trial before a judge and jury
is more likely to pronounce a just verdict than a judge alone.
Too often in my country, I read of leniency for celebs
who are acquitted. The judge ignores, ' No man is above the law'.
That discrimination reminds me of Good Friday in Jerusalem
and Pilate's response to Jesus: 'Truth. What is that? '
-16,17 November,2018.
God's existence comes in argument of many others but we can never deny his existence. Good Friday is remembered with celebration and Divine perception. Every response motivates mind. An excellent poem is beautifully penned and translated...10
Yes, swearing an oath on the bible in court is a sign to many that God exists. Some people, of course, refuse to swear on the bible. In the true crime books which I have read, there is always a distinction between a defendant or (plaintiff) stating something under oath, or not under oath. 'Under oath' is much more solemn, to me. You make telling points about 'Divine perception'.
Michael, Outstanding poem! ! ! I have added it to my poem list. I rate a 10.
Thanks Darwin. It took me many drafts and revisions to get this right.
Thanks for this powerful write, Michael. This kind of judicial partiality affects probity in public life and is greatly embarrassing to the common man who contributes to the exchequer to sustain the system.
You are right: it is not fair at all to the common man. He is treated more harshly in the NZ legal system than famous people. How do I know? By reading newspaper reports of trials. Thanks.
this is obviously way wider than the word could ever be able to state it clearly. thank you for writing
Thanks for your positive, encouraging comment. Most appreciated.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Summed up simply, and true to its title. Good work, Michael!