Reply #77: It never fails.

[DefenseLawyer]

Everyone stakes out his or her position on an "issue" and instantly decides which "side" they come down on in every case. Facts be damned. If I'm a "feminist" I can't possibly admit that on some occasions there have been false accusations of rape, and if I do, then obviously I condone rape and hate women. If I'm anti-drugs, I can't admit that some people benefit from marijuana. If I "support the police" it means I have to rationalize Rodney King or Abner Louima and if I don't then it must mean I hate cops. How about we just let the facts come out and make a decision on a case by case basis without letting our "positions" decide for us? It's a lot to ask, I know.