Andrew Q Gordon

Aw Matt, there you go stirring things up again Actually I find this hard to label a hate crime, but probably not for the reasons expressed here. Basically the viewing party, the video taping what was criminal and he deserves to be punished, and yeah, his life might be messed up for a dumb prank, but guess what, he still has his life, Tyler doesn't. But calling this a hate crime sort of flies in the face of things for me. The connection between the two is he committed a criminal act that had at it's root a bias issue - Tyler being gay. But when we look at these things, you also have to intend the consequences, that is what we call general vs specific intent. Did Ravi intend for the harm that happened. So, sure he intended for people to see two dudes making out or whatever, and yeah he intended or had to know it would happen that Tyler would be embarrassed by it, but did he intend those consequences because Tyler was gay. It was very American Pie and there they filmed a straight couple. My take and of course I didn't/haven't heard all the evidence, is that this was a prank as others have said, but it was a crime of opportunity, not bias/hate. Ravi's only roommate was gay, who else was he going to do this to? If it had been a straight roommate, he probably would have done the same thing cause he's a dumbass and thought it would make him seem cooler. Basically he did this to his roommate and his roommate was gay, but the that alone doesn't make it a hate crime. As for an out of control prosecutor, Matt this was indicted by the Grand Jury, not a direct file by the prosecutor. he put this before the jurors and made his argument. Yes I know the saying is you can indict Ice for melting in the summer before a grand jury, but I suspect that isn't the case here. Yes this is high profile, but he could also lose and then what? Not really a good thing to lose the only big case you have had in a decade or more. My guess is he used the grand jury to vet his idea. If the G.J. bought it and returned an indictment, he went forward. Yes there is a bit of grand standing here, but if he was SOO good at getting what he wanted from the G.J. why not charge him with murder or manslaughter or complicit in the death of Tyler. My point being, it had to pass the smell test and the Jurors bought it. But let's also not lose sight of the fact that this incident DID have an impact on Tyler's decision. Maybe not the only reason, but there was a connection. Sweeping it under the rug would be a disserve as well. At least that would be my take if I were the D.A.

Dude how is this? Funny as hell, but totally Self appointed guardian ad litem of the show yourself thread

Thank you for that. This started out as something for a different anthology, then it morphed into something too long for an anthology entry, then it got shelved for a bit and then this part got plucked out. I hope to have time to get to this one sooner than later, but we'll see. I have a real affinity for these two and this 'world' now I need to get it down. Thanks again and happy reading. Andy

Masters and slaves, oh my Tom what have you wrought? Well I'm always up for a bit of master action err. . . Roman bath action err.... historical fiction - yeah that's it historical fiction, so sign me up.

Oh please, like if we nominated you, you'd be bitching how CJ really deserves it and not you. You just being you, don't pretend. Oh and in answer to your review: For those other than Mark, I'd not read th above unless you want to read the wrong answer

Egads Mark, you're an evil bastard. Hopefully George recognizes that she has allowed him indiscretions and he doesn't fly off the handle. Then again, how to explain her being pregnant without dishonoring them all. Oh I'm miffed you left us on such a cliff. Evil bastard

I agree Wayne, whatever works best is good, but you did ask us to pick a week and not say all are good. What I'd do is see who said all three and see if they told you their vote - like I did. Then subtracting out those votes. Becasue really, my vote shouldn't affect the outcome because I'm good all three. That probably made no sense to you, but it did/does to me

All are good with me and lil' Q but I voted for the first weekend just because it's probably the least hot weekend, but all 3 work for us.

Howdy to you both. Welcome and enjoy. Andy

Don't you mean Queen of Cliffhangers dear??

Some how I get the feeling you're preparing us for a new command for Granger. I don't see him happy on a Ship-of-the-Line. Too confining, too limited. Certainly not if he's in a big fleet like the Mediterranean or the Channel. On the other hand, if he could 'hand pick' his crew, maybe a bit of 'boring' duty wouldn't be so bad after all. We'll see where Caroline decides he's going won't we?

Thanks Daniel. I was going to be cutesy and say - 'that's a mystery for the full story if I ever write it,' but that's snarky as well Alex and his 'kind' were aliens. They assumed the mantle of Angels at first to explain their powers to the superstitious inhabitants. After thousands of years of referring to themselves that way, that's how they call themselves, especially when you consider that people would be happier to welcome 'Angels' than aliens.

Oh my a newbie editor woo hoo - never can have enough editors. I might be a bit late, but welcome. Welcome Traveller, I see you read/reading one of my favorite stories on here - glad you left him a review. Andy

You mean this is how you always look? This is how I ALWAYS picture you

Happy Birthday Freddy, sorry, no fancy ballons or videos, but I wish you a wonderful day all the same

Well since you put it like that. I think that was somewhat clear from the discussion George had with Jervis. He wanted Calder to get there first so George didn't steal his thunder. That said, the person of Sir Elliott Gilbert is apt to put a damper on Calder's self aggrandizement. But we all Know that Jervis was made an Earl for this action and Nelson got Knighted so, they both did okay in the end - or will do okay since it's not written yet.

Nope Sorry Westie, I don't see it that way It didn't 'feel real to me. Sure you can have a 'moment' but that doesn't change supposed deep feelings. If he loved George the way he said - and showed in the story -and he said he loved George since they were young, he wouldn't have dumped him that fast and with no explanation either. So now we find out he also 'loved' his cousin for just as long? Like I said, it felt like a convenient excuse to clear him out for something to come. Not that it kills the story, not by a long shot, it probably makes it more interesting overall, but SOMEONE has to tell the emperor . . . err Mark . . . he has no clothes

Clearly you're aren't a power top, nor have you dated one if that is what you think. As for them being out of Granger's life, maybe I misread things, but I got the impression that Phillip loved George more than George loved him. It felt like George liked him quite a bit and even may have loved him in a way, but it was not the same deep, Travers/Calvert/Freddy kinda feelings. But this 'switchero' by Phillip, seemed - well forced. Sorry, but I'm gonna be critical for a moment. From the moment Phillip initiated George into the club, it seemed he was in love with him, in fact he said he'd been in love with George forever. Them, while George is giving it to him and Sommers is giving it to George, he has a moment with his cousin and wham, Goodbye George, hello cousin. And they'd been on the ship together for a while, so it's not like this couldn't have been worked out earlier or in a different way. It just felt like a way to get the love struck Phillip out of the way for whatever devious plans you have in the works for the next couple chapters. Oh and as for Lennox, that was basically what I thought, so thank for confirming it. Guess he won't be getting an invite to the 'Branded Wrist' Gentlemen only club.

So Kerry and Sommers - both dumped poor George for each other - whatever! Two Power tops can NOT make a serious go of it, no matter how 'hard' they try. I give that a week or less, before one or both will be back begging for George's tail But this is London and Freddy is still here and so is Lord Chartley. Lennox of course is there as well, but I sense his interests aren't quite as keen as the others. Of course there is always room for a new love to show up as the new 1st Lt. But back to the original theme - I don't think we've seen the end of Sir Phillip.

Well scratch two potential lovers from the List of those Granger might fall in love with. I still vote for Freddy, but what do I know. It is nice that you have ONE straight sailor in the Navy in the person of Mr. Clifton. That said, I'm sure you're put hiim in an uncompromising position soon enough.

Having read wayyyyy to many comic books as a kid, If I had to pick one superhero it would be either Silver Surfer or Green Lantern. Interestingly enough, when they did the battle of the two comic universes, and they paired 'like' heros to face off, they had these fight it out. At least I'm consistent

Zombie, I don't think you can be 'too beautiful' though Menelaus and Paris might disagree where Helen was concerned. Booth is definitely very cute/hot/beautiful, take your word, but is by no means the most hot/cute/beautiful man I've ever seen, Which is why I say you can't be, because there will always be some who disagee on his status as #1.

I haven't read Robyn's story, but I think I shall have to start. Perfect Pitch is a favorite of mine, and I have to say the reviewer really captured how I felt. Sometimes stories reach out and grab you and you connect to the characters. It's almost impossible for me to say why, or how, but this one does that. If you haven't read it, read it, it's well worth the time. Now I need to make time to read Robyn's story, Cia is not an easy critic, so that's a good sign all by itself.

Replying to you one sentence response to my review - Whatever! I was going to leave it at that, but please, do I look that stupid - wait, don't answer that. What I mean is that's like saying you won't come in. . . err. . . maybe that's not a good analogy, what I really mean is this is a Mark Arbour story with the Randy Captain George who is banging or getting banged by a ship full of hot hung horny seamen. He's gonna have more than one, it's just a question of who and when and where. There, that's the right response.

You go Vic!