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Douglas the Intrepid

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Well, its a courtroom that is usually full of potential criminals awaiting judgement. I am sure gazing at fresh young students instead of drunks and thieves could be considered 'the good side'. Why would you read anything else into that?

Well, its a courtroom that is usually full of potential criminals awaiting judgement. I am sure gazing at fresh young students instead of drunks and thieves could be considered &#039;the good side&#039;. Why would you read anything else into that?

Lisa Ruby

Judge Wells has had to rule on several very difficult and heart wrenching cases regarding youth in our county in the past months.  I am sure this experience was a welcome respite.  He and his family have been the beacon of fair judiciary rulings in this county for decades.

emeraldcoastdav

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I first considered if a judge or a lawyer could be a drunk or a thief. And then I decided it would be nice to here why potential judges and lawyers are the good side.

[quote="emeraldcoastdav, post: 666042"]I first considered if a judge or a lawyer could be a drunk or a thief. And then I decided it would be nice to here why potential judges and lawyers are the good side.[/quote]

can't make sense of or respond to this statement.   No one has said judges or lawyers are "the good side"...most do the jobs they were hired to do.  If we witness our youth excited, inquisitive, and challenged to share their truth....that, is a good thing.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="emeraldcoastdav">I first considered if a judge or a lawyer could be a drunk or a thief. And then I decided it would be nice to here why potential judges and lawyers are the good side.</blockquote> 
can&#039;t make sense of or respond to this statement. No one has said judges or lawyers are &quot;the good side&quot;...most do the jobs they were hired to do. If we witness our youth excited, inquisitive, and challenged to share their truth....that, is a good thing.

Nowgirl, if you can't make sense then back out!

Nowgirl, if you can&#039;t make sense then back out!

[quote="emeraldcoastdav, post: 666047"]Nowgirl, if you can't make sense then back out![/quote]

so done!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="emeraldcoastdav">Nowgirl, if you can&#039;t make sense then back out!</blockquote> 
so done!

Nowgirl, are you his spokesman? Did you know what he ment?

[quote="nowgirl, post: 666046"]can't make sense of or respond to this statement.   No one has said judges or lawyers are "the good side"...most do the jobs they were hired to do.  If we witness our youth excited, inquisitive, and challenged to share their truth....that, is a good thing.[/quote]

Emeraldcoastdave also thinks that drinking and driving is okay as long as you don't get caught and we should lower the police presence in the off season so drunk drivers can have a better chance of getting home unmolested by the law. :roll:

Your not making sense of his post means your healthy and happy. ;-)

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="nowgirl">can&#039;t make sense of or respond to this statement. No one has said judges or lawyers are &quot;the good side&quot;...most do the jobs they were hired to do. If we witness our youth excited, inquisitive, and challenged to share their truth....that, is a good thing.</blockquote> 
Emeraldcoastdave also thinks that drinking and driving is okay as long as you don&#039;t get caught and we should lower the police presence in the off season so drunk drivers can have a better chance of getting home unmolested by the law. :roll: 
 
Your not making sense of his post means your healthy and happy. ;-)

Bob Wells

Oh Doug, I should have known you would follow me around like a puppy and miswuote me. My opinions are recorded and do not match your statement. Where's you buddy? He will be on me soon too.

Oh Doug, I should have known you would follow me around like a puppy and miswuote me. My opinions are recorded and do not match your statement. Where&#039;s you buddy? He will be on me soon too.

I write from an iPhone. It has a very small keypad and no spell check. Forgive me for my grammer!

ShallowsNole

So let me get this straight...Dave is slamming the kids in Youth Leadership Walton - a class that requires a certain GPA, a lengthy application including letters of reference, an essay, and an interview in order to even get IN the class?
 
Good grief.

So let me get this straight...Dave is slamming the kids in Youth Leadership Walton - a class that requires a certain GPA, a lengthy application including letters of reference, an essay, and an interview in order to even get IN the class? 
 
Good grief.

Lake View Too

SoWal Insider

[quote="Douglas the Intrepid, post: 666038"]Well, its a courtroom that is usually full of potential criminals awaiting judgement. I am sure gazing at fresh young students instead of drunks and thieves could be considered 'the good side'. Why would you read anything else into that?[/quote]
 
Well said. I'm not sure why this thread went any further...??:blink:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Douglas the Intrepid">Well, its a courtroom that is usually full of potential criminals awaiting judgement. I am sure gazing at fresh young students instead of drunks and thieves could be considered &#039;the good side&#039;. Why would you read anything else into that?</blockquote> 
Well said. I&#039;m not sure why this thread went any further...??:blink:

Jdarg

SoWal Expert

[quote="ShallowsNole, post: 666087"]So let me get this straight...Dave is slamming the kids in Youth Leadership Walton - a class that requires a certain GPA, a lengthy application including letters of reference, an essay, and an interview in order to even get IN the class?
 
Good grief.[/quote]

Thank you SN.. I find the starting post absolutely revolting and an insult to anyone who values an education.

These kids are high achievers and awesome- and Judge Wells presides over their mock trial each semester.  They also participate with other Walton County professionals and businesses.

So ECDave, were you in court today and these kids were present?  What is your problem with kids who wish to be professionals- like lawyers or judges?  I have no problem with my kid aspiring to that profession.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="ShallowsNole">So let me get this straight...Dave is slamming the kids in Youth Leadership Walton - a class that requires a certain GPA, a lengthy application including letters of reference, an essay, and an interview in order to even get IN the class? 
 
Good grief.</blockquote> 
Thank you SN.. I find the starting post absolutely revolting and an insult to anyone who values an education. 
 
These kids are high achievers and awesome- and Judge Wells presides over their mock trial each semester. They also participate with other Walton County professionals and businesses. 
 
So ECDave, were you in court today and these kids were present? What is your problem with kids who wish to be professionals- like lawyers or judges? I have no problem with my kid aspiring to that profession.

[quote="emeraldcoastdav, post: 666064"]I write from an iPhone. It has a very small keypad and no spell check. Forgive me for my grammer![/quote]
 
Hope your not driving while texting, thats as bad as drinking and driving, er sleeping while being parked.:rolling:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="emeraldcoastdav">I write from an iPhone. It has a very small keypad and no spell check. Forgive me for my grammer!</blockquote> 
Hope your not driving while texting, thats as bad as drinking and driving, er sleeping while being parked.:rolling:

LuciferSam

Banned

Most times attorneys have done well by me so I don't get this at all.

Most times attorneys have done well by me so I don&#039;t get this at all.

Judge Wells said it was a nice change to see the "good side" of Walton County today. He had all the future lawyers in his court today. The rest of the the regular people must be the bad side of the county. Explain what makes those kids different Wells. Please!

Judge Wells said it was a nice change to see the &quot;good side&quot; of Walton County today. He had all the future lawyers in his court today. The rest of the the regular people must be the bad side of the county. Explain what makes those kids different Wells. Please!

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