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To: jlallen who wrote (759142)2/12/2007 4:34:51 PM
From: pompsander  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 769670
 
"although it would be wrong to simply let him slide..."

Part of the reason for prosecuting cases like this is the so-called "sentinel effect". It alerts others in like situations in the future that there is real danger in lying under oath, even if the actual events being lied about are not noteworthy in themselves.

Who knows, Scooter may become a part of the lexicon.