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Why should I swear on anything as obscene as the Buy Bull when I can swear on something as erudite as Karl Popper's "Logic of Scientific Discovery"?
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All oath swearing should be barred as a superstitious relic.
Perhaps a signed statement (pre-printed) to tell "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, under pain of the full force of law" should replace it.
Petter
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Apr 23, 2023
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Agree!
Kind of like the Miranda Rights. Your laying on the ground half beaten to death and they tell you you have the right to remain silent.
Why should I be asked to swear at all ? Is the state saying that all its citizens, including me, are habitual liars ? And what worth is swearing ?
If the state holds the power to punish you should you be found lying. Then why should you not be asked to simply repeat a line saying something like. "I understand and accept that failing to tell the truth, and the whole truth, in a court of law, is a serious matter, and that the state may punish me, if I am found to be lying." Surely that would be much better.
( I would also if I had my way, add that. "I understand that a court of law is not in any way a church, and there is no bonus for claiming the biggest fibs." But I don't think that they would go for that ! )
Fernapple
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Apr 23, 2023
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