[Kharon]

OFCOL.......

The Buckley posts began on the UP – 06/04/2019.- the thread has 2785 posts and 1,174,424 views, modest 'public' support, some outrage and much 'understanding' sympathy: all well and good, no problem.

The 'time period' for positive action came and went: lost in rhetoric. Glen's mental health issues were for the most part self inflicted. What happened to Glen was traumatic; disgraceful and unnecessary – fact. The 'why' of it and the way it was done disgusting – fact. This must be clearly understood. There is a case for CASA to answer on two counts; and, law in place to protect against both. There are also some clever folk available who can assist with putting the marbles back into their bag and directing the rage into useful actions and positive outcomes. Non of it taken up thus far.......?

It takes a long while and a fair bit of effort (not to mention money) to mount a case; get a court date and a hearing; even then it will be a long process. That process demands stamina, balance, fortitude and having all the ducks in a neat row. Had Glen taken early advice; tooled up with legal and mental counsel, taken a break to repair and restore, by today he could have been a long way down the road – with an end in sight. Alas, that journey has yet to begin.

Yes; yes, full support for Glen, all the way – he has been the victim of yet another CASA act of bloody minded, sheer bastardy. Take a well briefed barrister to the Spence 'sit-down' or don't go. Why delay the inevitable; sooner or later it must be 'legal fisticuffs' against a world class defender of the indefensible; that, or fold up the tent, grab the Camel and disappear into the wilderness. Like Wombat, I too have a waning interest in the matter; what I would like to see are 'diary' entries:

'Engaged legal counsel; initial discussion; documents delivered.'

'Meeting with counsel – ways and means; evaluation of case – more documents.'

'More discussion today matters being shaped into argument – more explanations and discussion.'

'Ready to lodge paperwork – wheels in motion – journey begins – time to take a break, rest and recover.'

It is a long, tedious journey to even mount the case, and that is just the beginning. Posting long rambles on forums achieves little in the cold, hard eye of the court; indeed it could even be considered counter productive – it certainly gives the other side some clues as to what cards you hold and how best to beat 'em.

In short – time to Piss or get off the pot.....

Toot – toot...