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Might finally debunk the ‘hoax’ conspiracy theories
Doubt it, if facts would convince them, then they would be convinced. A lot of the nutters don't deny the later landing, just the first one, so they will say that any remains found were brought up on latter missions.
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On reflection, you’re right. They are too far down the rabbit hole.

The radar tech is very impressive though.
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Max N wrote: Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:18 am On reflection, you’re right.
Trying to work out if that's a pun or not :-)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_Las ... experiment
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I wish I could claim it was intentional 😂
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One thing I don't understand.

A policeman is sentenced to 36 life sentences, and it's specified he must serve at least 30 years.

How is that ? :?
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pre65 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:45 pm One thing I don't understand.

A policeman is sentenced to 36 life sentences, and it's specified he must serve at least 30 years.

How is that ? :?
Well, the answer to your question is at least for the moment in the UK, a prison term is still intended to rehabilitate the offender, that's means that at some point in the future its possible they should be released. The 30 years sets a minimum time for that release to be considered.

Or would you prefer the biblical eye for a eye sort of system?
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pre65 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:45 pm One thing I don't understand.

A policeman is sentenced to 36 life sentences, and it's specified he must serve at least 30 years.

How is that ? :?
There are life sentences and whole life sentences. Whole life is what it says. Can never be considered for release from custody apart from release to an undertaker. A life sentence is for life because, although there is a possibility in the future that a Parole Board might release the individual from custody, that individual will always remain under licence which means they are monitored for the rest of their life and can be recalled to prison at anytime.

The judge in sentencing has to take into account a number of factors such as previous case law, co-operation with the investigation, guilty or not guilty plea, display of remorse, time already spent in custody on remand etc. David Carrick has been sentenced to life in prison with a tariff of 30 years 239 days. He will be almost 80 before he can apply for consideration of release whereupon, the Parole Board would need to consider if release from custody would pose any threat to the public. In comparison, a person sentenced for life where the circumstances of the offence are uncomplicated and there would be no risk to the public upon realease, typically serves about 8 years in custody. They still remain on licence for life and can be recalled to prison at any time.
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Thanks Greg.
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Nick wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:15 pm
pre65 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:45 pm One thing I don't understand.

A policeman is sentenced to 36 life sentences, and it's specified he must serve at least 30 years.

How is that ? :?
Or would you prefer the biblical eye for a eye sort of system?
Possibly for heinous crimes.
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Just to say I am against hanging convicted persons.
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pre65 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:29 pm
Nick wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 1:15 pm
pre65 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 12:45 pm One thing I don't understand.

A policeman is sentenced to 36 life sentences, and it's specified he must serve at least 30 years.

How is that ? :?
Or would you prefer the biblical eye for a eye sort of system?
Possibly for heinous crimes.
There’s every likelihood that is exactly what will happen to Carrick whilst inside.
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And how's about unconvicted people!?

I must say that you sounded hang'em n flog'em for whatever are 'heinous' crimes.
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I'm for hanging Tories .I'd be the political pierpoint.

But only if they volunteer , after all I'd be doing them and the rest of society a favour.
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Daniel Quinn wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 8:49 pm
I'm for hanging Tories .I'd be the political pierpoint.
The mans name was Albert Pierrepoint, a Yorkshireman.
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I wonder how you manage to understand my pathetic attempt at his name ?
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