Comments on: Taylor’s Point of View: Does It Matter?

By: dennis

dennis — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:48:55 +0000

I have read most of the views and comments presented herein above by all supporters for both the prosecutor and the defender, however, if I were one of the judges in said case I would certianly cut of the case at the end of the presecutor presentations and declare Mr. Taylor NOT GUILTY for two of the following reasons:

1. The Prosecutor has failed to draw a direct link between Mr. Taylor and the RUF. Morebesides,we Liberians are awared of the fact that some Sierra Leoneans fought here for Mr. Taylor, now my question is why didn’t they do what they did in their own home here?

2. Why is it that those countries who trade mark were discovered on weapons that were used in the Sierra Leonean war and countries that purchased diamond form Sierra Leone Leaders at the time of the war equally be prosecuted?

Now remember, Taylor as an individual did not fight war in Liberia, he had people who fought him and are still around and there was a chain of command that is awaiting the socall trial result to act.

By: Sylvanus

Sylvanus — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:55:39 +0000

I agree with Noko4, i believe the prosecution’s case has fallen down like a pack of cards! Nice to see that people are following this case and are finding out the truth for themselves. It matters not if the accused is convicted at the end, in the court of public opinion we can see the truth unfolding. Go ahead Taylor and open more can of worms.

By: bnker

bnker — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:24:56 +0000

I say guilty 20 years. Remember, I am speculating that the trail is politically motivated not evidentiary.

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The high stakes of the Taylor trial « penelope mc — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:04:49 +0000

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By: Noko4

Noko4 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:06:21 +0000

I noticed something with the posting time Tracey…..I post at 5:27PM EST but I see 9:04PM…is that the time in the Hague or Sierra Leone???

By: Noko4

Noko4 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:04:23 +0000

Okay, I will want to believe you’re taking notes right?? If so, who has had the BETTER presentation thus far…..Yes I know the trial is on going but we keep scores and then compile….

As in the words of Mr. Griffith, “PAUSE THERE AND HELP US OUT”

By: Tracey Gurd

Tracey Gurd — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 15:14:10 +0000

Sorry Noko4 – I am honestly not trying to “play.” I just think it would be unfair to try to assess the trial at this stage when the defense has only had the chance to present its case for less than a month, compared to the prosecution’s 13 months. I want to keep an open mind and see everything that the defense has to offer, and how the judges assess both sides according to the law.
Best,
Tracey

By: Noko4

Noko4 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 14:56:15 +0000

Tracey,
Stop playing…….I said IF THE TRIAL ENDED TODAY…..MEANING BOTH SIDES HAVE REST…..EQUAL TO NO MORE EVIDENCES TO BE INTRODUCE, NO MORE WITNESSES TO BE CALL UP…….THE JUDGES ARE ALL THAT’S LEFT TO ANNOUNCE THEIR DECISION. Based on what we know so far……what will be your call.

I go first again……NOT GUILTY; King Gray???? Tracey??? Anyone else wish to weight in???

By: Tracey Gurd

Tracey Gurd — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:52:41 +0000

Noko4 – sorry but I can’t speculate. We don’t know what is going to happen during the rest of the defense testimony. I’m going to wait to see what the judges say first before I come to any conclusions.

Best,
Tracey

By: Noko4

Noko4 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:34:33 +0000

Guys,
Let me add my two cents and ask if this trial ended TODAY…meaning both sides have rested, what will be the call based on points raised by everyone??? I will go first and say NOT GUILTY.

King Gray???? Tracey???