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First Principles: A Judge, Particularly A Supreme Court Justice, Should Be of Particular Merit, Character and Ability

“Judges, therefore, should be always men of learning and experience in the laws, of exemplary morals, great patience, calmness, coolness, and attention. Their minds should not be distracted with jarring interests; they should not be dependent upon any man, or … Continue reading

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First Principles: Truth Can Stand Alone

“It is error alone which needs the support of government. Truth can stand by itself.”  — Thomas Jefferson, in Notes On Virginia Notes on Virginia may be read online beginning here: Click to access Thomas-Jefferson-Notes-On-The-State-Of-Virginia.pdf   This and other works from our … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Better To Be Politically Buried Than Hypocritically Immortalized

“I have always supported measures and principles and not men. I have acted fearless and independent and I never will regret my course. I would rather be politically buried than to be hypocritically immortalized.” – Davy Crockett, frontiersman, soldier, and … Continue reading

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