I worked at the Justice Department for a year after college (just secretarial/editing work). The head of the division in which I worked (a grant studying ways to improve legal aid and public defender offices) was headed by a guy whose claim to fame was saving Richard Speck from the death penalty. When I learned this, I renamed it the Injustice Department (as per the John Roberts cartoon), and knew that I would never, ever become a lawyer.
Another excellent post, Susan. It was great to see your mention of Taney and the Dred Scott decision. I read a lot of Frederick Douglass' writings. Here's a passage from a speech he gave on the Dred Scott decision and his faith in the proven efficacy of the anti-slavery movement that seems applicable to our current resistance movement:
"It started small and was without capital either in men or money. The odds were all against it. It literally had nothing to lose, and everything to gain. There was ignorance to be enlightened, error to be combatted, conscience to be awakened, prejudice to be overcome, apathy to be aroused, the right of speech to be secured, mob violence to be subdued, and a deep, radical change to be inwrought in the mind and heart of the whole nation. This great work, under God, has gone on, and gone on gloriously."--Frederick Douglass
I hope the current resistance movement has the same tenacity.
“It is amazing that the upper chamber can ignore the folk of all ages and colors and genders peacefully protesting Trump 2.0 in all weathers in all places across and in almost every court in the land …”
In fact, there were demonstrations around the entire WORLD.
That a majority of Americans, plus the world, can ‘see’ the degeneration of decency & democracy in the U.S. — and all be ignored by Trump, GOP & SCOTUS, is not just incredible & unjustifiable, but HIGHLY condemnable … they should all be held responsible to the degree that they participated, once Dems have legal standing again in congress … and certainly in 2028-9, when they should be nearly wiped out of ‘office’ completely.
Barring the above, we supplicate our Creator,
— who will act more decisively on humanity’s behalf.
Yes, the global protest is worthy and welcome. And a thirst for vengeance is an increasingly more common condition. For those of faith, the belief that there is a bar of justice that cannot be broken, bought or compromised by oath breakers is a patient comfort.
I worked at the Justice Department for a year after college (just secretarial/editing work). The head of the division in which I worked (a grant studying ways to improve legal aid and public defender offices) was headed by a guy whose claim to fame was saving Richard Speck from the death penalty. When I learned this, I renamed it the Injustice Department (as per the John Roberts cartoon), and knew that I would never, ever become a lawyer.
How very interesting.
Another excellent post, Susan. It was great to see your mention of Taney and the Dred Scott decision. I read a lot of Frederick Douglass' writings. Here's a passage from a speech he gave on the Dred Scott decision and his faith in the proven efficacy of the anti-slavery movement that seems applicable to our current resistance movement:
"It started small and was without capital either in men or money. The odds were all against it. It literally had nothing to lose, and everything to gain. There was ignorance to be enlightened, error to be combatted, conscience to be awakened, prejudice to be overcome, apathy to be aroused, the right of speech to be secured, mob violence to be subdued, and a deep, radical change to be inwrought in the mind and heart of the whole nation. This great work, under God, has gone on, and gone on gloriously."--Frederick Douglass
I hope the current resistance movement has the same tenacity.
A thoughtful and informative comment. Thank you for it and your continuing support. I appreciate and value both.
Thanks for the kudos and your kind words.
“It is amazing that the upper chamber can ignore the folk of all ages and colors and genders peacefully protesting Trump 2.0 in all weathers in all places across and in almost every court in the land …”
In fact, there were demonstrations around the entire WORLD.
That a majority of Americans, plus the world, can ‘see’ the degeneration of decency & democracy in the U.S. — and all be ignored by Trump, GOP & SCOTUS, is not just incredible & unjustifiable, but HIGHLY condemnable … they should all be held responsible to the degree that they participated, once Dems have legal standing again in congress … and certainly in 2028-9, when they should be nearly wiped out of ‘office’ completely.
Barring the above, we supplicate our Creator,
— who will act more decisively on humanity’s behalf.
Yes, the global protest is worthy and welcome. And a thirst for vengeance is an increasingly more common condition. For those of faith, the belief that there is a bar of justice that cannot be broken, bought or compromised by oath breakers is a patient comfort.