The Judicial Branch

The Judicial Branch is of interest to me, particularly the procedure of electing Judges for life terms in some jurisdictions. It is my opinion this sets up the legal system for corruption and injustice. According to the mission statement of the American Bar Association, defending liberty and delivering justice is the national representative of the legal profession. The functions of law in society are to protect the rights of both the weak and the strong…this should be a protection extended to both parties, equally and unbiased therefore, based on facts. It is my experience (from the defense position) regardless of evidence and a good argument the judicial system rules in favor of the plaintiff. All of these lifer’s are liberal but because I represent a corporation that does not donate large sums of monetary donations to their judicial committee like the opposing party does, I believe those contributing factors result in corruption. Additionally, one of the best descriptor’s of law I have ever found is: “When we speak of the “law” we are really talking about the sum total of all these elements as they coexist at any point in time. As such, the law is extremely complex, somewhat uncertain, always dynamic, and sometimes self-contradictory.” The above statement is referring to the combination of a sum total of the constitutions, statutes, ordinances, executive orders, treaties, regulations, and judicial decisions. With regard to where all of this may fall under the umbrella of our Federal court system’s structure it is evident by Article III of the U.S. Constitution specifically, Section 2. Therefore, as you can see…all jurisdictions is a matter of Federal law. The law in and of itself is a circle that can be argued….whether or NOT the receiver is willing to listen to that argument is another question. The important thing about law is case study, good analysis of evidence and the judicial system. With those tools the power one has using the basis of law, changing the law is not necessary UNLESS there is no case study. At which time…off you go to my favorite, Supreme Court. Clearly, the Judiciary Branch of the Justice system is in a very favorable position of authority.

Not Religious just Christian

I marked all of the presents from Santa but after reading some more info about Assembly of God last night I learned that we shouldn't encourage our children to believe in fictitious characters at all, even for fun…

I am going to let it be this year but from now on I am going to make sure they know why presents are REALLY exchanged.

It is difficult to keep any secrets with kids anyway. They are SO smart!!... See More

I am glad I found those brochures at my church. Having a reference guide is great! I already knew I would believe the 16 Doctrines of AG just because the brothers and sisters who go there exhibit traits that are undeniably Christ-like but I still needed to know why they are this way so I can learn how to be more like them!

People have become so wrapped up in WHAT they get for Christmas; the beauty of spending time with loved ones has become just part of the “tradition” versus actually appreciating those who care for them.

I get sick listening to people talk about how they do gift exchanges…the boyfriend gives the girlfriend his credit card so she can buy herself something because she will be so pissed if he gets her the wrong thing.

People just need to be happy they have someone who cares enough for them to be thoughtful and give them a gift, period.... See More

I don’t consider myself “religious” per se. I just KNOW there is too much evidence in my life to deny God exists. After learning the hard way, following my own plan all of these years only to continue to find no satisfaction in my life…I have realized I am nothing but what can be compared to a weak, misguided teenager who just thinks she knows everything.

I discovered how helpless I really am and admitting for the first time in my life that I need someone to take care of me…and that person will NEVER be found here on earth, no matter how much or diligently I search.

Submitting my life to God was like taking a huge BURDEN off of me! Finally, I can relax and enjoy life because I know He has a plan for me and I can rest in the comfort of my faith, hope and His love.

I walked away from the church for a long time because I was looking at the people in the church as an example of who God is. I thought if that is the way so called followers of Christ live, I don’t want to have anything to do with that!

Now I know the TRUTH…we are all imperfect but God loves us anyway! We shouldn’t judge others walk in life and base our opinions on them but rather, have a personal relationship with God.

I still don’t pray much at all…but I am reading my bible some and learning at church, when I go.

It is SO relieving to take the pressure off of myself knowing that God already knows all of my sins. He doesn’t like my sins but He has unconditional love for me and all I have to do is ask for forgiveness. This doesn’t give me permission to live in a sinful way though. Because I truly am saved through Jesus Christ and embodied by the Holy Spirit the evidence of His unconditional love is present in my life…because I WANT to live for Him and receive the magnificent plan He has for me and most importantly for my kids!

One of the reason’s I like my church so much is because they are DIFFERENT! The people there don’t care about what each other are wearing or judge me. Because they know God loves each and everyone of us…and to be Christ-like are to do the best we can to learn how to have unconditional love too.

I don’t question my friends, relatives and co-workers in their own personal belief’s or lack thereof. I just know what works for me and it’s a pretty good thing!

I have studied Taoism, Buddhism and Catholicism. I agree that Taoism and Buddhism have some awesome insight for life and the Catholic Church has provided a wealth of excellent literature regarding practical application in our daily walk of the Faith.

Many of my favorite quotes are by Mohandas K. Gandhi and Dalai Lama. Gandhi practiced Hinduism his whole life and the Dalai Lama practiced Buddhism.... See More

"It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err." Gandhi (Hinduism)

“Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served. But all other pleasures and possessions pale into nothingness before service which is rendered in a spirit of joy.” Gandhi (Hinduism)

“If patience is worth anything, it must endure to the end of time. And a living faith will last in the midst of the blackest storm.” Gandhi (Hinduism)

“I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.” Dalai Lama (Buddhist)

“I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear. Whether one believes in religion or not, whether one believes in this religion or that religion, we all are seeking something better in life. So, I think, the very motion of our life is towards happiness…” Dalai Lama (Buddhist)

“I am learning to understand rather than immediately judge or to be judged. I cannot blindly follow the crowd and accept their approach. I will not allow myself to indulge in the usual manipulating game of role creation. Fortunately for me, my self-knowledge has transcended that and I have come to understand that life is best to be lived and not to be conceptualized. I am happy because I am growing daily and I am honestly not knowing where the limit lies. To be certain, every day there can be a revelation or a new discovery. I treasure the memory of the past misfortunes. It has added more to my bank of fortitude.” Bruce Lee (Taoist)

FOLLOWS IS THE QUOTE that expresses perfectly WHY I AM NOT RELIGIOUS, by Dalai Lama:

“All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness ... the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.”

Payment Reform Act

I get so irritated with info like this!! So we understand from the President's statement that some new Act has been passed impacting Medicare...he is "gratified" and blah, blah, blah. But it doesn't explain what this Pay as you Go thing really is all about and doesn't provide any source for further research on the subject. Give me a break!

The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
November 19, 2009
Statement from Press Secretary Robert Gibbs on House Passage of the Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act
“President Obama commends the House of Representatives for taking action to protect the care and physician choice that Medicare beneficiaries and TRICARE patients have earned. The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act includes key provisions to update the payment system – including eliminating the steep payment cut scheduled for 2010, consistent with the President's FY 2010 budget proposal. The bill also increases payments for evaluation and management services and encourages the formation of accountable care organizations.
President Obama is also gratified that the House included statutory Pay-as-You-Go legislation in this package. Statutory PAYGO is an important, commonsense tool to help re-establish fiscal discipline in Washington, a principle that the President has long supported – particularly with respect to health care reform.
This legislation is an important step forward, and the Administration will continue to work with Congress to achieve comprehensive reforms, ensure choice and high-quality care for beneficiaries, and restore fiscal discipline in our legislative process.”

Article III and Amendment XXII

Article III, The Judicial Branch and Amendment XXII, Presidential Term Limits
The United States Constitution is an agreement which America was founded upon. The U.S.Constitution is a contract among the states which includes general written procedures as a guideline to follow. This agreement is the principle doctrine referenced by the separate entities under the umbrella of justice and order. The U.S. Constitution includes Articles and Amendments to separate and clearly identify the issue addressed within the corresponding title.
Article III of the Constitution pertains to the Judicial Branch of the legal system. Section I indicates powers will be extended for life terms to those whom are given the honor of holding positions by appointment as long as the Judge serves on good behavior. The monetary compensation of said Judges is addressed within this section. Additionally, part one indicates the Supreme Court is the highest authority of any other court. Section two involves traveling individuals whom may be on trial and how jurisdiction could impact the case. This section also explains that criminal matters may all be heard by utilizing a jury during trial. Finally, section three of this Article involves treason which can best be described as “the offense of attempting to overthrow the government of the state to which one owes allegiance, either by making war against the state or by materially supporting its enemies (Garner, B.A).” As previously mentioned, the U.S. Constitution includes Amendments as well. Amendment twenty-two pertains to Presidential term limits and defines guidelines specific to office.
The Judicial branch was originally established to create uniformity among decisions thus impacting justice in the US positively by enforcing a system of reliability. Additionally, due to an increasing rise in hearings, the use of one Supreme Court alone became inadequate. Government granted authority to more inferior courts in jurisdictions across the nation called district courts. This eliminated the travel issues that were surfacing during the time of the Great Depression which also impacted income. Judges monetary compensation was addressed in Article III due to taxes impacting income in some areas of the country which was not fair across the nation considering all Judges were fulfilling the same role and should be compensated justly. One of the aspects relative to an Article III Judge is the election by appointment to office and held for a life term assuming the Judge maintains good behavior. This factor has negative aspects due to the possibility for negligence in performance of responsibilities and biased opinion. Similarly, Amendment twenty-two has advantages for the United States Government by enacting limitations on the Presidential term. Specifically, one individual may not be eligible for the Presidency more than two four year terms. As a benefit for the nation a new President may bring new hope for the people, different experience, and change. However, as a negative impact for the country, just when the President has some experience and education, now the individual is no longer eligible. Interestingly, “By its terms, the Twenty-Second Amendment bars only the election of two-term Presidents, and this prohibition would not prevent someone who had twice been elected President from succeeding to the office after having been elected or appointed Vice-President (Amendment 22—presidential tenure, 2002).”
It is evident the Judicial Branch of the Government, Article III of the US Constitution serves an important task in maintaining the legal system. Clearly, Amendment XXII is a corresponding agreement allocating a similar purpose. Given there is not perfection in any form whether it be with in the legal system, public school system, health care system or other wise, the procedures that have been established for this society are functioning appropriately. It is reasonable to anticipate improvement and challenge policy anytime. In fact, awareness needs improvement among society otherwise the Presidency would not be so heavily relied on. The people just find it easier to blame someone else than to take a stand and action themselves.

The Constitution of the United States of America

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