Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Justice Breyer urges improved education at ABA Opening Assembly

This is a topic that is near and dear to my heart. I have young nieces and nephews, and I am often being told by my family members that it is not appropriate to talk about the law and politics because it is over their heads. I see public education as a way to make children understand how to participate in the political process. Justice Breyer points out (among other topics) that three hundred and eight million Americans are not lawyers. Thus, it is especially important for the American people to understand how law and government work.

Here is the video:


and
Here is the article from the ABA.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011