Personal Power?

While Anthony was inside the courtroom testifying, Mom and Liz were sitting outside. Liz was, like, "I wonder Y it's taking them so long 2 question Anthony. Howard attacked me, there's a witness--he's guilty! It shd all B so simple!.... I don't even know Y it happened it the 1st place! Y wd a guy risk everything--his family, his freedom--4 a few seconds of personal..." And Mom interrupted, all "Power? Ppl have been asking that question since the dawn of man, Elizabeth. ...And we're still in the dark!"

Yeah, whatevs. Howard has a report abt what was going on inside the courtrm around the same time:

April,

Maybe you’re wondering, like your sister, why it took so long to question Anthony Caine. Well, I can tell you in 3 words: Rex Kwan Do. When Anthony entered the courtroom and your mom went out to be with your sister, Anthony yelled out, “Good going, Mrs. P. Keep Elizabeth company. At Rex Kwan Do, we use the buddy system. No more flying solo. You need somebody watching your back at all times. Mr. P will be here with me. You go and watch Elizabeth’s back.”

Then Judge Patterlover said, “The accused attacked Elizabeth. Anthony Caine is the witness. I think I will just declare him guilty and make it simple.”

My lawyer, Mr. Benis said, “Your honour. I believe we need to hear the witness’ testimony first.”

Then Judge Patterlover said, “Oh all right. I’ll give the defence counsel a few more seconds of personal…power.”

Then Anthony said, “Take a look at what I'm wearing, people. A mismatched coat and pants and tie tied too short. You think anybody wants a roundhouse kick to the face while I'm wearing these bad boys? Forget about it. “

Judge Patterlover said, “Mr. Caine. I was speaking to the defence counsel. You are not the defence counsel. Will the clerk please swear in Mr. Caine?”

The court clerk said, “Will you please state your name for the court? Please spell your first and last name.” Anthony said, “Anthony Caine, Rex Hai Keeba elite warrior training for Rex Kwan Do. That’s A-N-T-, um, let me see. Do I use the English “H” or do I give the spelling of my name in the more romantic Spanish?” The clerk said, “English.” Anthony said, “A-N-T-H-O-. um. Wait. Should I use my given name, or my Rex Hai Keeba elite training warrior name?” The clerk said, “Given name.” Anthony said, “A-N-T-O-.” The clerk interrupted and said, “We wanted the English name, not the Spanish name.” Anthony said, “I thought so. You’re a spy, trying to learn the secrets of the Octagon from the spelling of my first name.” The clerk said, “I’ll just enter that you spelled your name correctly. Do you wish to affirm or take an oath on the Bible?” Anthony said, “I am not afraid of you, spy. This is my oath: ‘From this day on I shall respect Rex. I shall never misuse Rex Kwon Do. I shall be a champion of Freedom and Justice.’ How do you like that oath, little miss Spy?” The clerk said, “No. The oath you would take is, ‘Do you solemnly affirm to tell the truth as you know it concerning this matter?’” Anthony said, “I didn’t have a lot of courage when I came in here, all I had was the truth.” The clerk said, “I’ll take that as a ‘Yes’.”

This is how his testimony started. It was very difficult with Anthony and his idiosyncrasies, to say the least. I’ll tell you more about that, if Anthony himself doesn’t pop in and give you the details.

The other odd thing that happened is this Asian / Latina (?) woman, walked in the courtroom and walked up to where we were sitting and said, “Are you alright, Howard?” I said, “Isn’t that all right?” Sylvia said, “Is what alright?” I said, “Isn’t it supposed to be all right and not alright.” Sylvia said, “I suppose it could be, but most times it is alright.” I said, “That’s good.” Sylvia said, “Are you going to answer my question?” I said, “What question was that?” Sylvia said, “Are you alright?” I said, “Since I am a person who is very likely to be put in prison, that‘s an odd question to ask me. Who are you?” Sylvia said, “I am Sylvia, victim support counsellor for Elizabeth Patterson. One of my jobs is to keep Elizabeth aware of the status of the case, so I thought I would come in and ask you.” I said to her Anthony is going to start his cross-examination someday soon. She said, “Thanks” and left. She was weird.

That’s about all I have to tell you right now. I may have more to tell you later.

Howard Bunt

Liz, I kinda think the prosecutor wants 2 know Y Anthony let Howard go if he's supposta B so dangerous. "Apologize" usually isn't enuf when sum1 is v. dangerous. And mayB they wanna know Y he didn't take U 2 hospital or 2 the police instead sitting U under a tree and asking U 2 w8 4 him while he got himself outta his marriage.

Dunc, karaoke was pretty fun, in spite of that "Afternoon Delite" duet Zed got U an' me 2 do. Oh, and I'm pretty sure that when I was singing "Stupid Girl" by Garbage, sum1 in the audience sed, "She must B singing about Elizabeth Patterson. That is 1 stoooooopid girl!" I hope Zed didn't torch the place, eh?

Apes