<p>I am very pleased that there is a substantial amount of interest in what I have said. I dont mind being misunderstood or called stupid or dishonest or ill-willed. At times I have been every one of those things. We all have been at various times. But there are occasions when we are good and truthful. You must be the judge.</p>
<p>James Madison spoke about freedom of the press. He recognized that it had the potential to falsely portray issues, people and institutions. But he saw it as absolutely necessary for the protecting the rights of people from usurpation by those in authority.</p>
<p>The web is similar to the early years of the press. It is even more valuable because the very weak can be heard. In blogs, you will learn about problems & solutions that you would never otherwise learn about. You hear from criminals, terrorists, geniuses, fools, saints & sinners. Its great! OK. Back to the subject!</p>
<p>Have you ever been caught in a speed trap? They are very popular. There are websites which publish their location and there is software that you can install on your GPS that will warn you when you get close to one. Usually, the traps are on a wide open stretch of road going down hill where the posted speed limit drops from 55 mph to 25 mph, and there is always a cop waiting with his radar on at the bottom of the hill. When you get caught it is expensive! These traps are usually near some small town that wants the money. The trap is a money maker.</p>
<p>Almost everyone speeds every day. I have read blogs by people who have been ticketed. Usually there is someone who says they deserve the ticket that they are a danger to the community. But the truth is that most all of us are guilty of the same. Now its good that we get caught and act more cautiously thereafter. We need to keep the lid on speed. But when there is a speed trap, even the most careful drivers are ticketed. Speed traps arent good for the community. There are unjust.</p>
<p>The policy for charging underage drinkers at JMU is the same as a speed trap. On a campus most every student drinks some more than others. When I was in college I never drank at all. True story. At JMU, I would be ticketed for drinking if I was out late and the officer thought I looked like I may have been drinking. This makes big money for the VASAP class providers and helps the budget of the local court. Like a speed trap, the motive is money. Sure, it deters underage drinking. But it also punishes nondrinkers. Its unjust.</p>
<p>Alcoholic beverages are part of life. Some think it is the drink of the devil. Jesus didnt think so. Guaranteed, He and the apostles would all have a criminal record if they went to JMU.</p>
<p>Lawyers will not take this case. They know that only an expensive & time consuming appeal process will bring victory. Then they would have to leave town and start a practice in another jurisdiction. Thats the reality.</p>