I think my dad did legal work for someone who had a Packard Bell 8088, and they couldn't pay him, so they gave him a computer. I was initially not allowed to touch it, but that didn't last long. I started tinkering with it, and there were many times I screwed up the computer. Jeremy Stoppelman allowbellcomputer share on social
You need to find somebody who will speak the same language. We understand that we couldn't have any kind of discussion without permission, without a legal framework behind it. Anatoly Chubais discussionfindframework Change image and share on social
The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly. Abraham Lincoln badenforcelaw Change image and share on social
It's hard to have that debate around secret programs authorized by secret legal opinions issued by a secret court. Actually, it's impossible to have that debate. Al Franken authorizecourtdebate Change image and share on social
Lawyers are the first refuge of the incompetent. Aaron Allston incompetentlawyerrefuge Change image and share on social
There is no legality, but there is illegality that becomes legal when others accept his authority. Edward Asiminei acceptauthorityillegality Change image and share on social
Every lethal terrorist attack in the United States since 9/11 has been carried out by an American citizen or a legal permanent resident, not by recent immigrants or by refugees. So tamping down immigration won't fix the real issue, which is 'homegrown' terrorism. Peter L. Bergen americanattackcarry share on social
Judges wear legal professionalism and precedent as a mantel that secures legitimacy for their decisions. It's how they distinguish themselves from politicians or administrative agencies, while wielding power that is sometimes much greater than those democratically accountable actors. Yochai Benkler accountableactoradministrative share on social
I have a book coming out in September, for example, where the plot concerns counterfeiting, and I had to do a lot of research on that. Or on any legal matters, for example, I have to do a lot of research online. Evan Hunter bookcomeconcern share on social
