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Churning Lawyers Part III

” . . . the latest example of
state officials from both parties using
taxpayer money to hire private attorneys
in legal fights over state laws.” Continue reading

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The Family Business

A long time ago, when I still had hope of establishing a career or to at least get a job, I attended what might best be described as a community business exposition. I don’t recall exactly how it was billed … Continue reading

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The Birth Right

The scenario: A very pregnant Palestinian woman boards an airliner in Mexico City, Mexico. She’s on a non-stop flight directly to Toronto, Canada. While in route over the United States she gives birth to a male child. From Toronto she … Continue reading

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Churning Lawyers

“If You’ve Got the Money, Honey I’ve Got the Time.” – Willie Nelson   One of the most frustrating aspects of the Law in a democracy is that, no matter how brilliant an idea, statute, ordinance or institution is, some … Continue reading

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The Hobbyist

While holding a part-time job I had an odd conversation with a co-worker. One day several of us were sitting at tables in the employee lounge and the general discussion turned to the contentious issue of women working. One of … Continue reading

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A Fine Madness: Big Bird

Reason with me:  Business is War.  War is Business.  Education is Business.  Education is War.   Big Bird gets him a gat and takes a schoolroom full of children hostage. A SWAT team surrounds the old school building. (P.S.73 – … Continue reading

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Second-Hand Smoke

There is only one thing that kills more people than second-hand smoke: Accosting strangers on the street just to criticize their personal habits.

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Poison

As far back as I can remember (even as a toddler) I was exposed to cigarette advertising. You capitalists might not think of this as child abuse but I do. All the adults in my family smoked cigarettes. Although they’re … Continue reading

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