Paradigm Shift 4zzz fm 102.1 21 July 2017
Between Sword and Cross
Chief Magistrate Ray Renaudo decided to do the trial himself
His media profile increased
More interesting than jailing drink drivers
'No case to answer' submission rejected
Guilt by association for Andrew Paine & Franz Dowling.
Judge covered himself against an appeal
Declaring both he and Jim Dowling catholic old boys
Over 30 supporters and media in court
Police case completed, one defence witness heard
Trial adjourned
Media claimed voices from the sky made them do it,
Headline blurted out: 'Christian tells court he had 'higher permission' to remove sword from Toowong
memorial'
In truth, a plea for social justice, is all
Conflict of symbols, in the courtroom of honor, the judge made a stage,
Cops took hold of the bible,
To swear truth
All's equal and courts are on the level
Strings in the bible ain't pulled and persuaded
Even peace activists get a fair shake,
Judge spoke through his cloak,
Most deep and distinguished,
Hands out strongly, for penalty and repentance,
So who will get the sentence?
War mongers or Ploughshares four?
-- Ian Curr 2017
