Monday, September 28, 2009
How far we have gone down the rabbit hole
What are progressive lawyers to do if they are to remain relatively true to their moral convictions and political goals? I have struggled with this question since I graduated from law school. The practice of law is consumed by the economics of profit rather than transforming the status quo and protecting the principles of fairness and mercy. Thus, I have learned that any argument regarding the role of law in America must begin with two sobering historical facts about the American past and present. American society is disproportionately shaped by the outlooks, interests and aims of the business community - especially that of big business. The sheer power of corporate capital is extraordinary. With this in mind, I have focused my legal practice on attempting to combat forms of social misery such as the ill-fed, ill-clad and ill-housed. Any thoughts and comments from fellows people about their interactions with the judiciary and especially criminal law.
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Jason Matey observed how unjust our criminal justice system is when a person is mentally incompetent to understand the proceedings taking place and the judge does not care. Jason Matey was so angry and wanted to step in to represent this defendant but I did not. I could not sleep because I felt that I should have taken a stand and I did not. Jason Matey forgot that to take out the system you must first be willing to risk everything.
ReplyDeleteThere are few lawyers out there who I believe go into the law with as much passion and righteousness. Keep the struggle alive Jason Matey!
ReplyDeleteToday, Jason Matey goes to Landlord tenant court and find out first hand how backwards our housing policy is in New Jersey. I will let everyone know it is. Jason Matey sounding off.
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