Archive for May 28th, 2009

Shame

Posted: 28th May 2009 by Marocharim in Politics

Salus populi suprema lex esto: the good of the people is the highest law.
The wisdom of Cicero’s statement should have a clear echo in every office, agency, and branch of all governments.  This country is no exception; here, in fact, it should be a deafening roar.  The highest law is the call of the Senate.  [...]

Father’s Parkers

Posted: 28th May 2009 by Marocharim in Practice Sessions

When I was in elementary school, Father always gave me a new Parker pen to start the school year.  I wanted the pens my friends had: those big, 24-color retractable pens that looked like spaceships.  They were much cheaper than the Parker pens my dad insisted I use; instead of jewel cases and brushed-metal finishes, [...]