Archive for Joseph L. Call
The Road to Absolutism
The Honorable Joseph L. Call is judge of the Municipal Court, Los Angeles Judicial District. Justice Paterson, speaking of the erosion of constitutional government and its inevitable trend to absolutism, puts it thus: “Power is insatiable and if left unchecked will create what it wishes. Innovation is dangerous; one encroachment leads to another, precedent gives [...]
1Mar1956 | Joseph L. Call | 1 comment | Continued-
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For Equality; Against Privilege
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