Posted by Dr. Bob on October 25, 2003, at 13:42:54
In reply to Re: More specifically I mean - Dr. Bob, posted by Dinah on October 25, 2003, at 9:06:16
> Back in the old days, if you stood parole for someone you were guaranteeing their behavior to the point that you were willing to suffer their punishment should they break their agreement. So if you stood parole for someone who promised not to attack the king, and he attacked the king, you would be treated as someone guilty of treason. It kept the person paroled on their honor because of their loyalty to those who stood parole. And it made people awfully careful of who they offered to parole.
Hmm, well, should we try something like that here? People might feel pressured to vouch for others... And might be, um, not supported if they declined to do so...
Bob
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