Lawyers and the Law

For John, BLUF:  If ignorance of the law is no excuse, laypersons need to be thinking about the law.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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On City Life this morning Host George Anthes, while discussing the Constitution, the US Supreme Court and Law and Great Lowell Technical High School made a reference to me as someone who didn't accept his views, the views of a man educated in the law and with a license to practice.  And a Government Prof at UML.

So, I texted in some comments, and followed up when I called in later, about another issue.  The problem is, I sent the text to my Granddaughter, Jennifer.  And she didn't point this out to me until it was too late.  But we had a nice exchange via text.  She is out in Ohio, married, a Mother and working in Quality Control for a chemical company.

But, back to the Show, George suggested I didn't trust the opinions of lawyers.

Actually, no.

But, to privilege lawyers over citizens, when only 5 Justices (or a Jury) can determine what a law means seems wrong.

Cliff

And, George is always saying "Five lawyers, five opinions."♠

Regards  —  Cliff

♠  I am thinking, actually more than five opinions—n factorial and all that.