Senator Byrd was in Congress my entire life. Writers are falling over one another in the flowery-prose competition today.
Simply put, Senator Byrd's death is a great loss to the United States and to West Virginia. It is also a great personal loss to a great many West Virginians.
He started with nothing. He never became money-rich in his service to the people.
At least he is now reunited with his beloved Erma.
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Some lawyer elsewhere got his butt in a crack for failing to put a disclaimer on his blog. Actually, I think giving out non-public info about a still-living client had a lot to do with it, too. Anyway, here goes: This blog has been developed by Roger Curry (that's me) and sometimes I talk about the law and legal stuff. The materials posted on this blog or at linked sites are not intended to create, and do not create, an attorney-client relationship or a representation regarding any potential engagement. Is it even possible that anybody could be so stunningly stupid to think that reading a blog makes me your lawyer? Pull the other one. Readers should not act upon these materials without seeking professional counsel. After all, what kind of rocket scientist reads a blog and then makes important decisions about her/his life or business? This is an offering in the marketplace of ideas. My opinion isn't entitled to any more inherent credit than yours. For Heaven's sake, read everything with a jaundiced eye. If we all did that, we'd all get along a lot better in this life. I only become somebody's lawyer when he or she and I specifically AGREE that I'm going to perform legal services or give legal advice. Then, it's a two-way street - I need information about the client's SPECIFIC circumstances before I can give any advice at all about what is best for that client.
Thank you. There's nothing to see here. Move along. These are not the 'droids you're looking for. Move along.
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3 comments:
Ummmm. KKK, Roger!?! What about THAT? Byrd had said he changed and was wrong, but I'm not so sure I believe that. Does hatred that deep really go away? He was of a generation that such prejudice was ingrained and hard to overcome. 92 years old... Wow.
The Senate has dragged out the Lincoln Catafalque for Senator Byrd.
Your question is fascinating, Doreen. I'll do a whole post anon.
R
I actually do think you can change your mind on issues of prejudice; which may be precipitated by closer association with the group you have less than compassionate feelings for. Another example was Jesse Helms who totally reversed his HIV/ADIS position and became a staunch supporter for additional research and relief for folks suffering from it.
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