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[–] Stuka 14 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That's not a real reason. Most courts are recorded, have stenographer and apparently sketch artists. There's absolutely no reason for court sketch artists to exist in modern society. It's just silly and wreaks of some conservative tradition.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I don't think providing steady employment to a local artist is the worst thing taxes support.

[–] Stuka -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If we're gonna be handing out money for totally worthless tasks, oh boy imma be rich

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Be real, bro, you already do that.

[–] Stuka 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

....are you illiterate? That's exactly what I said.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I called your current job useless, actually, but don't worry your pretty little head about the details.

[–] Stuka 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh, you are illiterate. Ok then.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Had to think a bit for that one, huh?

Understandable for your situation.

[–] paraphrand 2 points 1 year ago

Those recordings are not available to the public though, right? Isn’t that the difference? Or am I just mislead here?

I see why the tradition of it feels conservative. But I dunno. I think it’s cool. Seems like good culture.