April 15, 2025

"Now, mister, take a moment

To review these men before you.

The one who you wish to accuse

May resemble a lot of other dudes.

So, no need to rush."

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"Number four is him, no doubt.

I've seen his name, told him his place,

Watched his hasty escape

With anger all over his face.

May I now be excused?"

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"Well, hold on for a bit,

We have some queries

To validate these theories

Before thrusting him in front of juries:

Did you really think these through?

For instance, take his hands.

Are they really as coarse,

Crude and calloused as the stated source?

Could they really employ such force

To cause the harm you said came to you?

There is some truth that his hand

Can deftly twist a knife,

Using guile to create strife

That can eviscerate a life,

But that doesn't seem the case here for you.

We ask you again, Sir,

As you look through this parade,

To not allow yourself to be waylaid

By your biases displayed.

We really do require proof."

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"What are we doing here,

Protecting the accused?

Hiding him so the spotlight is diffused,

So that his crime can be excused?

What has our community come to?"

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"That, sir, is exactly in my write-up.

Are you ready for the line-up?"