FACES OF CAMBODIA: There are two kinds of Justice

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November 9th 2013

Published: November 9th 2013

FACES OF CAMBODIA: There are two kinds of Justice. A lawyer in South America told me results of Court cases were often decided by how much you paid the judge. But in Khmer culture...I was told there are two types of justice: The lawyer that has a good knowledge of the law and the lawyer that knows the judge well. Do I have your attention? The United Nations Office on Drugs & Crime reports: "I... Read Full Entry

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9th November 2013

A Small Swede in the Big World
Per-Olof Persson

Great Blog as Always!
As always I hurry in here when I get the news of a nother update and as always I'm liking what I'm seeing, great post and I'm already looking forward to the next!

9th November 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Great Blog as Always!
Your comments are uplifting as always Per-Olof. This was an important story so I put it with portraits rather than temples. Glad you enjoyed it.

9th November 2013

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Slaves in America also had a rich oral tradition involving a rabbit...
Brer Rabbit, introduced in the Disney movie "Song of the South," was the clever one. However, the movie has been banned for several decades now due to political correctness. What kind of justice is that?

9th November 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

rich oral tradition involving a rabbit...
Brer Rabbit banned Bob...gotta be kidding. I remember him! Guess you'll have to complain to the Hare Judge.

10th November 2013

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Poor puppy!
Lovely photos, but this one made me very sad :(

10th November 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Poor puppy!
Always a challenge what to title the opening pic isn't it Ren? "It's a Dog's Life"..."Penny for his Thoughts"...Nuh..."What Price Justice?"...Yep! Then the portraits can speak for themselves.

11th November 2013

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Extortion, bribery and political influence
We found the people to be resilient and friendly. Once again you've captured some fantastic photos and the story of "justice" is one worth telling.

11th November 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

Extortion, bribery and political influence
Thanks MJ. Surprised me that the Judicial Integrity Workshop took place and admissions of extortion, bribery and political influence were admitted so openly. This wouldn't happen in many countries.

11th November 2013

taracloud
Tara Cloud

Fabulous panoramas!
Great photos, as usual! And about corruption--it will always exist where there is poverty; just a fact of life. May you avoid the courts, continue to dance among vines and find deer in the trees!

11th November 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

to dance among vines and find deer in the trees
Love the comment Tara. It's a bit like the joy I have when travelling...enlivened by the experience and never know what I'll find.

12th November 2013

liliram
liliram

You have my attention!
What a storyteller.....as always. Enjoyed reading this, Dave and loved the portrait shots. Every one of them!

12th November 2013

Dancing Dave
David Hooper

You have my attention!
You know Lili, its comments like yours that make writing blogs worthwhile. Thank you for that. P.S. I hope you are safe...your country has had a battering from Typhoon Haiyan.

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