Archive for May, 2009

Why Are Some Institutions Above the Law?

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009

It amazes me how some institutions, both public like our government, and private institutions can arbitrarily create their own rules that supersede written laws. You can be quite capriciously not be admitted to an antiques dealer association as easily as being denied acceptance into a country club. And just as randomly, you could be […]

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