Originally Posted by
David Merrill
....participation of hundreds of intelligent people who had complete faith that we were doing what was right, correct and constructive patriotism.
.....sometimes the most intriguing issues would emerge between jurists, who in turn would hash out these mental boundaries we were both exploring and violating - pressing the envelope and developing, rediscovering and exploring.
....it refreshes my feeling that this is an individual adventure and the social precept of being learned in the law to be competent adults according to the 'saving to suitors' clause is like herding cats at best.