UK Judge: “I don’t really understand what a Web site is”
This story (“Web site” baffles Internet terrorism trial judge”; Yahoo.com) has been making the rounds, typically accompanied by howls of laughter.
What’s so funny?
I admit, it’s difficult to grasp how anyone — especially someone presiding over a case on internet terrorism — could be so insulated from the everyday realities of modern life. But I must say I’m really quite impressed that Judge Openshaw is brave enough to admit this. Clearly, he has the courage to do what many, many people would not. Would those laughing at him prefer that he quietly sit back and pretend to understand things of which he has no experience? How could that be an improvement?
I applaud Judge Peter Openshaw.
