地道美语听力练习:跟进备受瞩目的案件

Danny:Have you been following the Schirru case?

Carol:Yeah, I have. I think he's guilty.

Danny:You're kidding, right?

He's innocent and this is a show trial.

The district attorney is conducting a witch-hunt for his own political ambitions.

Carol:No, he's not.

It is a high-profile case, but that's only because he wants to make an example of Schirru.

People like him should be off the streets.

Putting him in jail sends a message to other criminals.

Danny:What kind of message?

Carol:The message that the government is cracking down.

Danny:I think it's just grandstanding and Schirru is being made a sacrificial lamb.

Carol:You can believe what you like,

but I think it's great that the district attorney is taking a stand.

Danny:Yes, but he seems to be doing it at the expense of real justice.

Carol:Not from where I'm standing.

Danny:Then you need to find a new place to stand–preferably one without blind spots.