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REBOOT THE SYSTEM??
If Obama does as you seem to suggest, that we acknowledge that some wrong was done but we have to let bygones be bygones, reboot the system so to speak, then we have admitted in the full light of day that we have a multitiered legal system, not blind justice. It will always be disruptive to have investigations and possible prosecutions, but ...
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gloriarouse
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December 8, 2008
Supreme Court Breakfast Table #12
Thanks to Dahlia for putting Exxon's victory today in perspective. Two quick points: 1. The law is the only profession of which I am aware that not only codifies its rules of ethics but also separates ethics from morality. As a result, it was perfectly ethical for Professor Dellinger to represent Exxon and to accept a large fee for it. More ...
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kentw
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June 25, 2008