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catelin ([personal profile] catelin) wrote2003-07-18 10:30 am

Friday

Well, I'm still here. Yesterday was a rough day. Thanks so much to all of you who commented. It really made me feel much less alone in my outrage and that's always a good thing, no? ; ) The good news is that everything seems to have smoothed over a bit. I called the witness and wished him well in his treatment and told him not to ever worry about the case again because he was off my witness list. Then I waited. The good thing I've found about speaking out when people are doing things that they should be ashamed of is that you can usually give them a little time to reflect on it and they'll come around. My boss is a good man. His focus just needed to shift back to the bigger human picture. I think it did, at least enough to keep me here for a few more weeks. So, I'm off again to go chase down evidence for Monday.

[identity profile] lacyunderall.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 08:33 am (UTC)(link)
good for you, cate.

[identity profile] ex-blurt634.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 08:40 am (UTC)(link)
Integrity prevails! And hopefully justice will as well.

Thanks fer standin' your ground. People like you are a blessing.

[identity profile] teri-lee.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 09:32 am (UTC)(link)
Well done, Cate. I'm not surprised at all that you made the choice you did. You're a person of vast integrity and the wonderful thing about being near someone like that is, it's contagious.

I feel proud to know you.

[identity profile] rhapsodyinblue.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 09:44 am (UTC)(link)
I'm very glad you're still there! And fgood for your boss, too.

[identity profile] ernunnos.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 10:01 am (UTC)(link)
Excellent.

[identity profile] breedevan.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 10:15 am (UTC)(link)
Aren't prayers wonderful!

This is great news and I am glad you shared it with us. =)

-Bree

[identity profile] buscemi.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 10:16 am (UTC)(link)
I'm glad this turned out ok.

[identity profile] quiet-life.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 11:50 am (UTC)(link)
"So, I'm off again to go chase down evidence for Monday"

#1 thing which 'one' doesn't miss when 'one' no longer prosecutes ;)

[identity profile] rothko.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 12:16 pm (UTC)(link)
you totally rule, cate.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_riomaggiore/ 2003-07-18 05:55 pm (UTC)(link)
it's all about being able to play poker, isn't it? never react to the press of the moment, keep a straight face and play your cards by your intuition and memory.
what seems like a certain injustice at one moment--given time and YOUR perspective of integrity played itself out. justice isn't all about the law.
good for you!!! :)

[identity profile] leisaie.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 07:04 pm (UTC)(link)
You rock, Cate. I'm sending you virtual good vibes and luck. And maybe a little virtual kahlua coffee. ;-)

[identity profile] chaizzilla.livejournal.com 2003-07-18 10:37 pm (UTC)(link)
whew! that's got to be a relief. good thing your boss came down off it huh?