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Submitted by Bruce P., Jul 18, 2007 16:55

'elegant' is the word that comes to mind after reading this article. Clearly you are a good friend of Mr. Black, standing with him thru good times & bad. It's helpful to recall the many good things he accomplished over the years, done at times I'm sure not because they were popular or would win him supporters or acclaim but because he thought it the right thing to do.
Mr. Black was formerly a customer of mine when living in Toronto. I remember his generosity at Christmas time many years ago. He impressed me then as a great and good man who didn't look down on those working in blue collar fields like mine.
Like you, I was expecting an acquittal. Based on what I'd read from a variety of writers at the trail, the jury had little upon which to base a guilty verdict. I fear the reputation of the federal prosecutor may have weighed too heavily on the minds of the majority of these jurors. Hopefully with careful preparation, Mr. Black's appeal will unravel what many consider a poor decision.

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Well done [227 words]	Joe Shea	Aug 9, 2007 01:32
Common Felon [16 words]	BJC	Aug 2, 2007 19:10
gentleman rogue [17 words]	Allan Reichbart	Jul 31, 2007 15:03
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A Strand [13 words]	Patrick MacKinnon	Jul 29, 2007 21:31
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Good for you... [109 words]	wight martindale	Jul 25, 2007 21:56
Thank You [113 words]	Paul J Johnson	Jul 24, 2007 23:52
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Our Say [61 words]	Don Carlson	Jul 24, 2007 11:34
Our System of Justice Is NOT Perfect [47 words]	Victor Galindo	Jul 22, 2007 14:46
↔ An ideal proprietor, a man of considerbal intellect , a writer of distinction, and a defender of Western civilisation. [182 words]	David Flint	Jul 24, 2007 04:54
Mediocrity Triumphs Against Conrad [16 words]	Con George-Kotzabasis	Jul 21, 2007 23:17
Brilliant, but only half a man? [101 words]	Anthony Steyning	Jul 21, 2007 10:38
Grateful for Lord Black's role in establishing the New York Sun, and best wishes for his appeal [174 words]	Erik Axelson	Jul 19, 2007 18:33
Justice served by Black's conviction [45 words]	Jeannie A.	Jul 19, 2007 13:47
Loyalty and dignity among the baying horde [200 words]	Prodicus	Jul 19, 2007 03:57
⇒ kind words from a good friend [181 words]	Bruce P.	Jul 18, 2007 16:55
Well Said! [14 words]	Richard Z. Chesnoff	Jul 18, 2007 12:13
Stewardship and Other People's Money [115 words]	Claude Bogardus	Jul 17, 2007 12:49
↔ Gutsy defense of Conrad Black's many good qualities that outweigh his missteps [124 words]	Albert Feldmann	Jul 18, 2007 17:16
Beautifully written tribute to an extraordinary man [178 words]	Pranay Gupte	Jul 17, 2007 11:02

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