Maryland Kangaroo Court: Introduction
The Maryland Kangaroo Court System by Carl Stoll Introduction [1] First of all, let me say that I am not the kind of person who always believes he is in the right. On the contrary, it is an integral part of my character carefully to consider any criticism or reproach directed at me and if I find it warranted, to alter my behavior or attitude accordingly. I have a profound faith in the importance of objectivity, of not jumping to conclusions, of giving people the benefit of the doubt, and of being fair, even to my enemies. I find it necessary to make this note to deflect the suspicion that I may be some kind of querulous crackpot, that may be suggested by my claim to victimhood and by my vigorous style when writing. The following is a narrative of injustice of which I was the victim. Fortunately it did no serious damage to me, and I was soon able to recover from it. As a matter of fact, in retrospect I find it was an enriching experience and do n...