Suppose that a particular right is both worthy of judicial support and in need of it. The details of codification take on an importance equal that of the right itself, because the final law is responsible to the entire legal system and also to itself. (Illicit drug example)   more »

I know undocumented foreigners and would not affect scorn towards them in place of the affection I feel. Many close their eyes to felt warmth, replacing it with affected rage rather than just doing what has to be done; others are blindsided to problems generated throughout the country by this trickle invasion. I don't want my state, Massachusetts, following Arizona's lead, but those states bordering Mexico are on the front line of a national struggle and sealing that border is a must step in any reconciliation between Americans and foreigners residing here illegally.   more »