Log 23 [Public]

[mind_of_the_sky]

I cannot think of an example where jumping to conclusions - particularly considering the severity of these accusations - ever proved to be logical or beneficial. Do try and keep facts well away from ignorant biases.

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[vindic]

But conclusions are bound to be made, even upon the little facts available. It's inevitable, isn't it?

[mind_of_the_sky]

Those are not conclusions - they are assumptions.

[vindic]

But in the minds of many, assumptions carry the same weight as conclusions, don't they?

[mind_of_the_sky]

Their weight in the minds of the masses hardly matters. It doesn't change the fact that assumptions are devoid of rational thought.

[Filtered to Jade]

[edge_of_honor]

And just what conclusions are we supposed to take from this, Doctor? The ship was mentioned for a reason, was it not?

[Filtered: Edgeworth]

[mind_of_the_sky]

The ship makes a very convenient scapegoat. I am hardly championing their innocence - for all I know, they did indeed poison that town.

But at the moment, the only proof available is based on coincidence and rather obvious biases. We are no better than the pirates we chase if we deny them the dignity of a fair and logical accusation.

[Filtered: Jade]

[edge_of_honor]

Perhaps. However, I suspect that if they're the prime suspects, it's because every other lead has gone dry. It's foolish to assume that no other alternatives were pursued before this article.

[Filter: Edgeworth]

[mind_of_the_sky]

And it is equally foolish, sir, to assume that the press would do us the disservice of airing anything not deemed particularly controversial enough.

[heir_of_fire]

People are rarely rational in times of tragedy. They want answers, they want a target.

For every voice that cries "reason" a hundred will cry "blood".

This won't end well, whatever the true culprit.

[mind_of_the_sky]

The people may cry for blood all they wish - I would simply prefer to make sure they cry for the correct sanguinary donation.

[heir_of_fire]

Well then, good luck. How do you plan on making sure of it?