Why did the Facade of the US Supreme Court Fall?
Dear Editor:
Todays student has less freedom than in 1975. Yes thirty years ago it was every citizens right to be heard in the highest Court of this land. Students and everyone lost that right in 1977. But could the unexplained falling of a chuck of the facade will be a signal that American’s students and all wants their rights back. Only 20% of the US population can afford a lawyer to protect their rights. In 2005 For those whom justice is denied, or rarely sought- the 80% of all Americans who cannot afford a good lawyer it was more than artful stone work which came crashing down, that late November day in 2005 It was sign from above. When for no apparent reason a chuck of the US Supreme Court facade falls it most be a sign.
Ironically the word facade can mean both, either the front of a building, or a pretense. Some people has taken this divine action to mean soon, Justice will be available to all people of all incomes. The person who works 40 to 60 hour a week will be able to afford the best lawyers in the land. That is when merely the Appearance of justice, is replaced with the real thing. That is when paradise commences
It was more than a piece of stone which fell from the face of the cherished US Supreme Court building. It was Hope falling into the lap of ordinary people? Do students stand a chance to get back pre-1977 freedoms?
Jan LightfootLane
207/453-2353
Po Box 62 Hinckley ME 04944
