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First Principles: The Duty of Judges Is to Interpret and Apply Law and Not To Create Law

“Every prudent and cautious judge … will remember, that his duty and his business is, not to make the law, but to interpret and apply it.” – James Wilson (1742-1798)      

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Thought For the Day: Smears Debase Public Discourse

“These are smears pure and simple. And they debase our public discourse. But they are also a threat to any man or woman who wishes to serve our country. Such grotesque and obvious character assassination — if allowed to succeed … Continue reading

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Broken Down Shuffle Off

In a movie I was watching tonight, there was a bit of reflective dialog that caused me to think.  Judging people without knowing where they’ve been is often the wrong choice. Broken Down Shuffle Off by Michael Romani Scarred face … Continue reading

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Thought For the Day: Humans Should be Judged On Their Character And Not the Color of Their Skin

“I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’ … I have a dream that … Continue reading

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WordPress – #Daily Prompt – Inefficient

The accusation has turned a cat’s meow into a roar It seems it is time again to put aside the purr for more Oh you who would judge, do you really think this is easy At the risk of ruffled … Continue reading

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