John Newton
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Father, husband, traveler, motorcyclist, Californian, energy policy nerd, zen lover. When no alternatives remain, I practice law. Opinions are my own.
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idk if you've seen this south korean editorial that ran a few days ago. google translate version scorched my eyebrows www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion...
September 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
idk if you've seen this south korean editorial that ran a few days ago. google translate version scorched my eyebrows www.hani.co.kr/arti/opinion...
3) Does the Will of the People today (elected executive) override the Will of the People yesterday (previously enacted laws)?
4) Are old laws to be interpreted to accommodate today’s needs, perhaps as a living expression of the People’s Will?
5) Should we view our Constitution the same way?
4) Are old laws to be interpreted to accommodate today’s needs, perhaps as a living expression of the People’s Will?
5) Should we view our Constitution the same way?
September 2, 2025 at 4:12 AM
3) Does the Will of the People today (elected executive) override the Will of the People yesterday (previously enacted laws)?
4) Are old laws to be interpreted to accommodate today’s needs, perhaps as a living expression of the People’s Will?
5) Should we view our Constitution the same way?
4) Are old laws to be interpreted to accommodate today’s needs, perhaps as a living expression of the People’s Will?
5) Should we view our Constitution the same way?
1) Should we accept that allegations of criminality disqualify otherwise competent people?
2) Should unelected bureaucrats be held to a higher standard than elected officials—convicted felons who are later elected have more presumed credibility than innocent-until-proven-guilty experts people?
2) Should unelected bureaucrats be held to a higher standard than elected officials—convicted felons who are later elected have more presumed credibility than innocent-until-proven-guilty experts people?
September 2, 2025 at 4:12 AM
1) Should we accept that allegations of criminality disqualify otherwise competent people?
2) Should unelected bureaucrats be held to a higher standard than elected officials—convicted felons who are later elected have more presumed credibility than innocent-until-proven-guilty experts people?
2) Should unelected bureaucrats be held to a higher standard than elected officials—convicted felons who are later elected have more presumed credibility than innocent-until-proven-guilty experts people?