legendary nurenberg prosecutor, mr. ben ferencz, recently passed away at the age of 103. a news report told of mr. ferencz’ experience at a concentration camp that was being liberated. this was the experience upon which he learned that vengeance was never the answer. he told of concentration camp prisoners, days after their liberation, capturedContinue reading “Victim Shaming? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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Of Justice & The Injustice of Social Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
my law school alma mater events religiously has school officials and dignitaries preaching the commitment to social justice. mere justice, however, is never mentioned. those within the united states’ legal system are attempting to overreach their role in society. laws and legal systems are meant to administer justice. rather, they have taken the position thatContinue reading “Of Justice & The Injustice of Social Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
in modern times, the word “justice” has been replaced with the word “social justice.” are they the same? upon my frequent visits to my former law school, “social justice” is often referenced in speeches concerning the school’s goals and aspirations. “justice” for justice’s sake, is never mentioned. this week’s torah portion, shoftim, offers historic pronouncementsContinue reading “A Portion of “Real” Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Indulgences Will Get You Nowhere? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
We think people deserve a second chance jimmy haslam the catholic church, in some remote time, practiced indulgences. essentially allowed, sinners could buy off forgiveness by making a church contribution. is this is the tale of a modern day indulgence? recently, mr. jimmy halam and his wife mrs. dee haslam, in an opportunity to improveContinue reading “Indulgences Will Get You Nowhere? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Lone Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
the united states’ most powerful and success sports league, the national football league or nfl, has a crisis on hand. they have an employee how has been accused of and has been likened to be a sexual predator. a large number of lawsuits were filed against this individuals by the women accusing him of misconduct.Continue reading “Lone Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Victory For Common Sense…And Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
most people view will mr. austin simon’s as both tragic and unnecessary. a dispute over a $3.00 bag of chips should not result in a life ending moment. this life was ended as a result of policies that created “toxic entitlement.” new york’s charging of the man, who acted in self-defense was tragic and representedContinue reading “A Victory For Common Sense…And Justice: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Much Needed Win: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
‘And that’s exactly what we are fighting to change.’ chesa boudin or the people who wanted him gone? occupational choice is important for one’s success in life. the right choice can provide one wealth, fulfillment and accomplishment. the bad choice can be a source of unhappiness. an individual’s wrong occupational choice can unfortunately impact society. Continue reading “A Much Needed Win: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
The Institution of Justice Destroyed? A Ten Commandments’ Tale
Justice, justice shall you pursue, that you may live and possess the land the Lord, your God, is giving you. deuteronomy 16:20 the torah makes clear that “justice” that, when the children of israel were to return to the promised land, it was a crucial societal institution. the united states founding fathers were well awareContinue reading “The Institution of Justice Destroyed? A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
Moore Justice, The Movie: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
there is a sickness in hollywood. it is not what you think. film makers often make themselves as heroes by taking other’s struggles and tragedies and making them into a movie. two movies document this point. “being the ricardos,” a biopic about lucille ball, “the offer,” a miniseries about the making of “the godfather” movie.Continue reading “Moore Justice, The Movie: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
A Resigning Moment for a Bad Joke: A Ten Commandments’ Tale
it is reported that los angeles county district attorney george gascon has nearly unanimously received essentially a vote of no confidence by his attorney staff. theblaze.com the attorney staff voted in favor of the public’s effort to recall him from the elected office. this vote comes at a time when it is reported that oneContinue reading “A Resigning Moment for a Bad Joke: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”
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