Folks
Having volunteered to lend my hand in moderating our discussions/contributions, for the common good, I look forward to your cooperation.
Cheers
George
CONGRATULATIONS GEORGE -
now, you are the jury and the judge (and the executioner!)
be impartial - send them to the gallows that deserve them-
but-
(and i quote from the "Merchant of Venice" when Portia defends Bassanio thus-)
"The quality of mercy is not strained.
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven,
Upon the place beneath.
It is twice blessed.
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
It is mightiest in the mightiest,
It becomes the throned monarch better than his crown.
His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,
An attribute to awe and majesty.
Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings.
But mercy is above this sceptred sway,
It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,
It is an attribute to God himself.
And earthly power dost the become likest God's,
Where mercy seasons justice.
Therefore Jew,
Though justice be thy plea, consider this,
That in the course of justice we all must see salvation,
We all do pray for mercy
And that same prayer doth teach us all to render the deeds of mercy.
I have spoke thus much to mittgate the justice of thy plea,
Which if thou dost follow,
This strict court of Venice
Must needs give sentance gainst the merchant there"
(nostalgia!!)
on behalf of all forum members -
"please temper the long arm of the law with kindness and tolerance!"
regds
suri
