Promises… Promises. Our legal system is based on the basis of one keeping a promise. These promises are meant to be kept upon becoming a citizen, whether from the womb or other tricky situations involving comprehension of words to our National Anthem in a crowded room of accents. The conditions that one promises to are all the same, “Do you promise to follow the laws set forth by the millions of branches of governments, agencies, bald eagles, bourgeoisie, dinosaurs and green peace groups of the United States of America?” … “Yeah, Sure! I promise.”
In all actuality, our legal system is built on antiqued knowledge and amended through the years to keep current for our ever changing world and nation. It is enticing to see trials getting hot and heavy though, especially when they follow the shirt tails of acclaimed musicians in child molestation charges (too soon?). But then again, watching Average Joe’s getting sentenced in our infamous court of law or even Judge Judy is very unsettling, especially if Paris Hilton was just acquitted of the same charges last week. This just goes to show that if you have some sort of celebretorial-cloat you should be able to win over the preserved cavities of big wigs representing our legal system, with or without showing some skin.
It’s a joke. But this is the country that we choose to live in and this is the country that allows us the freedom to choose. I’m not saying that I’m choosing to take my under-age girlfriend across state lines, because obviously that’s not what they want me to choose… but rather the subtle choice between Starbucks or Dunkin, oh the joys of a Iced, Venti, Soy, Light Ice, Chai Tea Latte with two added shots of espresso, whipped cream and cinnamon on top. (No, I don’t really drink that, it’s the “choice” that counts.)
“It should be noted that the mere promise to act is usually deemed valid consideration. Whether or not the promise is actually carried out is another matter…” (Essentials of Business Law, Liuzzo, Pg. 124-125)
In all actuality, our legal system is built on antiqued knowledge and amended through the years to keep current for our ever changing world and nation. It is enticing to see trials getting hot and heavy though, especially when they follow the shirt tails of acclaimed musicians in child molestation charges (too soon?). But then again, watching Average Joe’s getting sentenced in our infamous court of law or even Judge Judy is very unsettling, especially if Paris Hilton was just acquitted of the same charges last week. This just goes to show that if you have some sort of celebretorial-cloat you should be able to win over the preserved cavities of big wigs representing our legal system, with or without showing some skin.
It’s a joke. But this is the country that we choose to live in and this is the country that allows us the freedom to choose. I’m not saying that I’m choosing to take my under-age girlfriend across state lines, because obviously that’s not what they want me to choose… but rather the subtle choice between Starbucks or Dunkin, oh the joys of a Iced, Venti, Soy, Light Ice, Chai Tea Latte with two added shots of espresso, whipped cream and cinnamon on top. (No, I don’t really drink that, it’s the “choice” that counts.)
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