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The Student Newspaper of Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. “Uninhibited, robust, and wide-open” VOLUME 40 MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 NUMBER 4 Mills discusses SBA elections - imperfect but improved by Katharine Clark, 1L domestic vio- Law Weekly

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, and lence at GULC Wednesday, Sept. 24, Georgetown University Law Center 1Ls, 1Es, and by Katie Tenney, 1L LL.M.s flocked to the polls to vote in the Law Weekly Student Bar Association (SBA) fall elec- tions. SBA Election Committee chairs Professor Linda G. Mills of the NYU and 3L delegates Cara Kearney and School of Social Work and the NYU Derron Parks stated that "more than 50 School of Law was at GULC last percent of each section cast ballots," Wednesday afternoon to make a presen- though "there was a much lower tation outlining new ways to think about turnout for the uncontested LL.M. elec- the subject of domestic violence. Trained tion." By 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, the in both the law and clinical social work, SBA Elections Committee had Professor Mills has years of experience announced the winners: three represen- in dealing with the intricate relationship tatives from each of the day sections between people's emotional and psycho- and from the evening section, and two logical lives and their interactions with LL.M. representatives. the legal system. While students the Fall 2003 elec- Photo by Jon Massimino, 3L Professor Mills became specifically tions ran much more smoothly than Students voted last week in the Fall SBA elections. The election was for 1L and interested in domestic violence after a those of the autumn before, this year's LL.M. delegate offices. personal experience led her to realize elections did not pass by free of contro- 1L Section Two candidates, Jordan not use any school-distributed email list that there were few avenues available to versy. In Fall 2002, the ballots did not Usdan and Jeffrey Kleinman, received for electioneering." Paul Deeringer, 1L individuals in abusive relationships out- include the names of some registered phone calls from Election Committee Section One representative, noted that, side of the criminal justice system. candidates, and confusion abounded Chair Parks informing them that they although he "was basically satisfied Further research led her to believe that regarding the closing times of the polls. had been disqualified because they had with the elections process…there was the current system, in which abusive The irregularities resulted in the re-cast- engaged in prohibited campaigning some confusion regarding the rules for partners are arrested and prosecuted, ing of many votes for voters who had methods. campaigning. Specifically, it wasn't can actually make the domestic violence received a flawed ballot during their Each candidate received a copy of clear as to when candidates could begin problem worse because it does not ade- first trip to the polls. the campaign rules. That list of rules campaigning. Also, the instructions quately deal with the tangled emotions This year's problems did not affect included the provision that "Students regarding the use of the school's name attached to violent relationships. as many candidates and voters. may collect email addresses from See SBA, page 4 See MILLS, page 3 However, controversy arose when two friends and classmates, but they may Upcoming Supreme Court term to address Rotenberg Miranda warnings, Establishment Clause addresses

by Mark Leighton, 3L Law Weekly privacy at The upcoming October 2003 Term of the Supreme Court will include several notable cases in con- the Law troversial areas of the law, including criminal procedure and religious expression. While the cases are not Center expected to receive as much publicity by Rebecca Young, 1L as the 2002 ones dealing with affirma- Law Weekly tive action and sodomy, they will be Monday is finally over and it's significant indicators of the Court's time to hit up Blockbuster before views on some of the most con- hopping on the Metro. You rush in tentious issues in constitutional law. and sheepishly grab that lone copy of A preview of the cases was held Crossroads just praying that no one for the press and the student body by Photo by Mark Leighton, 3L will notice your pre-pubescent the Law Center's Supreme Court New York Times reporter Linda Greenhouse and Supreme Court Institute approach to unwinding from a long Institute. The Institute serves an edu- Director Richard Lazarus discuss the upcoming Supreme Court term. day. Face it, Britney may have lit up cational role, as well as being a tive criticism. Approximately 30% of David Cole, Julie Rose O'Sullivan, the Mall for NFL fans, but she can't resource for those preparing to argue all cases argued before the Court are Michael Gottesman, Nina Pillard, and act. You know it and everyone before the Court. It holds mock argu- mooted at the Institute. Richard Lazarus. All of them have around you knows it. But, what they ments so that advocates may try out The briefing was conducted by don't have to know is that you chose their reasoning and receive construc- six professors: Susan Low Bloch, See SUPREME COURT, page 5 See ACS, page 4

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MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 NEWSNEWS GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY PAGE 3 Childhood violence contributes to future intimate abuse get to the root of the problem, Professor drawbacks of the criminal justice sys- making, and The Heart of Intimate MILLS from page 1 Mills proposes a mediation method tem. She hypothesizes that punishment Abuse: New Interventions in Child referred to as "intimate abuse circles." and incarceration are sometimes signif- Welfare, Criminal Justice, and Health Professor Mills said that the current Already begun as pilot project in icantly less effective than restorative Settings. She has taken her message to a mandatory-arrest policies in many Canada, from which Professor Mills justice techniques; this notion extends wide variety of audiences, including jurisdictions "takes women out of the showed footage during her presenta- beyond the domestic violence context appearances on "Good Morning decision-making equation about what tion, intimate abuse circles bring togeth- and raises larger questions about the America" and the "Oprah Winfrey will happen to their partner, what will er all of the stakeholders in domestic efficacy of the criminal justice system." Show." Professor Mills is currently pro- happen to their lives." She suggested violence situations, including the part- Professor Mills is the author of sev- moting her book Insult to Injury: that these policies prevent many indi- ners, children and other family mem- eral books on the subject of domestic Rethinking Our Responses to Intimate viduals from coming forward for help bers, friends and professional therapists violence and the criminal justice system, Abuse, which is available for sale at the because they fear that their partner will to talk through what led the relation- including A Penchant for Prejudice: GULC bookstore. be arrested and put in jail. She cited one ship to become violent and how vio- Unraveling Bias in Judicial Decision- study in which fifty percent of women lence can be avoided in the future. said that they would not go to a physi- Professor Mills said the benefit of such cian after being physically harmed by mediation is that it helps the abuser In Memoriam: their partner if they knew the doctor understand why he or she acts violent- was mandated by law to report the ly, and lets them know that they have attack. support as they work towards ending Lucy Diaz Cohn Professor Mills was careful to point the abuse cycle. out that domestic violence, or intimate About thirty people attended abuse, her preferred term, is not always Wednesday's event, jointly hosted by March 4, 1944 - about men being violent with women. the Women's Legal Alliance, the Women can be equally violent, she said, Women of Color Collective and the and abuse also occurs in gay and les- Georgetown Domestic Violence Clinic. September 19, 2003 bian relationships. The problem of vio- The audience consisted mainly of lence is deep-seeded and intimately GULC students, as well as a large con- Lucy Diaz Cohn, the wife of tered to her through her final illness, connected with many aspects of a per- tingent of individuals from the Greater Georgetown Law Professor Sherman Vicky, Ramona, and Celina. son's identity, and therefore extremely D.C. area who work with the survivors Cohn, recently passed away after a Those at the Law Weekly and the difficult to overcome. Those who wit- of domestic violence. A lively question long fight with cancer. There was a entire Law Center community would ness abuse during their childhood are and answer period followed the formal memorial service at St. Raphael's like to express our deepest sympathy three times more likely to become vio- presentation, as audience members Catholic Church which was conduct- and support to Professor Cohn and lent with their partners. Professor Mills both embraced and challenged ed by Rev. Nicholas Rodriguez and his family. Professor Cohn is a char- stated that we "need to teach children Professor Mills hypotheses. Georgetown Professor Rev. Robert ter member of the Georgetown Law that violence is not a family method for Rachel Vogelstein, the outgoing Drinan, S.J. The service was attended family, having earned his B.S.F.S., conflict resolution" and that "if we don't chair of the Women's Legal Alliance, by many from the Law Center, J.D., and LL.M. all from Georgetown. address the violence we will continue to said that "although I do not agree with including Dean Judith Areen. Professor Cohn joined the faculty in see this replication." all of her conclusions, I think that Special appreciation was given to 1965, and is among the most accom- As an alternative to handling Professor Mills raised interesting and Lucy's parents, Segundo Diaz plished attorneys in the country by domestic violence exclusively through worthwhile questions...her work chal- Alvarenga and Sergia Dian playing a key role in establishing the the criminal justice system and to help lenges us to think about the benefits and Rodriguiz, and to those who minis- American Inns of Court. PAGE 4 GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY NEWSNEWS MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 Rotenberg kicks off GULC ACS opening event I really wanted to hear more about recent JetBlue customer privacy con- goal is to protect disclosure of infor- ACS from page 1 the Patriot Act," Brendan O'Dell, 1L, cerns. The airline violated its privacy mation, but many times it's about to transmit her image electronically said before the speech. "I've been policy by surrendering passenger holding those who obtain the infor- through your DVD player. abroad for the past three years and so information to the Pentagon for ter- mation accountable for its use," he You have Marc Rotenberg, I've just been reading about the Act. rorist risk assessments. said. "With the Patriot Act, we're among others, to thank for this priva- But I think that perspective might "You have to be very creative as a dealing with how the government cy. Rotenberg, who spoke at the Law have been skewed a bit, so I wanted lawyer in this field. You need theo- uses its power." Center last Tuesday night to help to hear [what Rotenberg had to say ries, you need legal claims, and you Organizers of the event, which jump start the year for Georgetown's about the topic]." need arguments," Rotenberg said. served a dual purpose of introducing chapter of The American Rotenberg began the evening "Yesterday EPIC filed a complaint students to ACS and to the issues Constitution Society for Law and with a brief overview of the early with the Federal Trade Commission raised by Rotenberg, were pleased Policy (ACS), is President of the stages of privacy protection in rela- where we alleged that JetBlue, in rep- with both the turn-out and the speech Electronic Privacy Information tion to technology. Explaining some resenting to their customers they itself. "I think Marc Rotenberg defi- Center. While working for Senator of the events surrounding Robert wouldn't disclose private informa- nitely talked about some timely, Patrick Leahy in the 1980's, Bork's proposed appointment to the tion, had done unfair trade practices pressing issues in privacy law, espe- Rotenberg-a then recent graduate of Supreme Court, Rotenberg said, "The through this disclosure and was sub- cially in our post Sept. 11 world," said Stanford Law School-served as one of nomination hearing took a turn ject to the FTC." Ron Lee, president of ACS. "I think a the major players in the drafting of because three weeks into the hearing Privacy issues post-Sept. 11, 2001, lot of students should be more aware the Video Privacy Protection Act of a reporter went to the local video were popular topics of conversation of what's going on with the courts 1988. rental store in Bork's neighborhood when Rotenberg opened the floor up and the judges regarding these Rotenberg's work on the Act and said to clerk he was interested in to questions. Rotenberg elaborated on issues." unleashed a passion within him for what Bork was like and so he wanted the fact that the government is not in It seems Rotenberg would agree. the intersection of technology, priva- a list of videos [Bork] had rented." an easy position because it has the "[Privacy issues relating to technolo- cy, and the law. This interest led him Suddenly, both sides began to duty to protect its citizens without gy are] a lot of fun...It's interesting to EPIC, a public interest research worry about issues of privacy, violating their personal liberties. stuff and you're not going to learn it center based in Washington, DC, that Rotenberg explained, and immediate- "The terrorist watch list has in civil procedure...You have to get addresses issues of civil liberties and ly Congress began to draft privacy grown to 100,000 individuals. If your out and do it," he concluded. privacy in a world of rapidly devel- laws for what was then a new type of name ends up on that list, your life oping technology. commercial product and service- could get very interesting very quick- On Tuesday, Rotenberg-who home videos. ly," he noted. "But, it's not always teaches at the Law Center in spring He continued on to explain that easy… you can't dismiss the govern- courses on information and privacy- in today's world of technology, litiga- ment's interest in protecting public addressed current privacy issues tion can be difficult because there are safety, and the ongoing threat is real." related to JetBlue Airways, Microsoft, few precedents. "The thing about Rotenberg explained that one dif- and the USA Patriot Act. About 45 technology and surveillance is that a ficulty the government faces with the people, mostly night students, lot of this is new and in a lot of these USA Patriot Act-an act that enhances attended the event. areas there aren't cases that you can surveillance procedures to deter and "I have no expectations because I construe," he said. punish terrorist acts in the United don't know much about Rotenberg, Rotenberg brought with him an States-is how to properly use its but the topic sounded interesting and editorial from Tuesday's edition of power. "One of the paradoxical The New York Times that discussed the things about privacy is you think the SBA election results are in process, organizers and candidates SBA from page 1 alike expressed overall positive experi- ences with this year's SBA elections. and logo weren't completely clear." Kearney and Parks observed that, "the Olga Suarez, 1L Section Two repre- election went very smoothly." They sentative, suggested that Hurricane credited the Election Committee, made Isabel may have caused some confu- up of 3L delegates James Bond and Phil sion, because the storm prevented can- Bower and 2L delegates Alaina Dartt didates from getting in touch with peo- and Luce Remy, with the functioning of ple who could answer their questions the election. Kearney and Parks stated about the election process. Suarez that, in order to avoid last year's prob- lamented that "we may have lost excel- lems and ensure that every candidate's lent candidates due to the disqualifica- name appeared on the ballot, "every tions." Given that "the two people that candidate was sent a confirmation sent out an email did so in good faith, email, and each candidate had the believing it was allowed and approved responsibility to alert us if they did not by the school," Suarez commented that receive such an email. There was also a "the Elections Committee may have potential candidates sign-up sheet as made the wrong decision [in disquali- an extra precaution." fying the two candidates]." Clark Walton, 2L delegate, credited "I hope I didn't offend any of the the improvements in the elections other candidates in my section," Usdan process "to the hard work of James mused after his disqualification. "I truly Bond, last year's Elections Committee didn't know that what I did was a cam- chair, in putting together an Election paign violation." Usdan asserted that standards manual to be followed in all "sending e-mails out should be future SBA elections." Walton also gave allowed." He noted that the rules do credit to Parks and Kearney for "put- not prevent a candidate from "giving a ting the election together efficiently and $100 bill to every student." working quite a few hours themselves Candidates mentioned a few addi- at the elections table to make sure the tional criticisms of this year's elections process ran smoothly." process. For instance, Matthew Levy, The final results were as follows: 1L representative from Section Three, Section One: Paul Deeringer, Feras "would have liked the polling times to Gadamsi, Mohsen Manesh; Section be posted at the polling place." Jim Day, Two: Olga Suarez, Ellen Sutherland, 1L Section Seven representative, and Cameron Winton; Section Three: Paul Deanna Smith, 1L Section Three repre- Lee, Matthew Levy, Deanna Smith; sentative, noted that they would have Section Four: Chris Cole, Rachel liked voters to have an on-line voting Hetland, Rachel Osaband; Section option, and Day observed that would Seven: John Butler, Jim Day, Amber benefit evening students in particular. MacKenzie; LL.M.: Michael Hartmann, While many candidates found Bruno Mastretta. room for improvement in the elections MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 NEWSNEWS GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY PAGE 5 Supreme Court Institute previews upcoming term Professor Julie Rose O'Sullivan was the declared theology major, so tinue its exploration of state sovereign SUPREME COURT from page 1 gave a capsule summary of the com- even if an undeclared student were immunity, one of the most controver- plex controversy surrounding the rule, taking exactly the same classes as a sial and active areas of constitutional had extremely distinguished legal most notably its disputed derivation theology major, they would not lose jurisprudence. Last term, the Court careers, whether as law clerks, litiga- from the Constitution. She traced the their scholarship. However, he sug- decided Nevada v. Hibbs, which was tors in the public sector, or in scholar- similar history of the Miranda warn- gested the Court’s ruling might be a notable for going against recent trends ship. ings, where the Supreme Court in narrow one, in order to avoid what he in holding a state accountable in feder- Bloch began the session by briefly Oregon v. Elstad had intimated that the called a “slippery slope” that a broad al court for violations of federal law. noting the small number of argued famous set of warnings was not consti- ruling might be to Establishment Professor Nina Pillard, who suc- cases from last term (72) and suggest- tutionally based, which would leave Clause interpretation. cessfully argued that case, discussed ing it was a good idea that the justices states free to not follow them. Cole also briefly discussed the the latest cases to raise the issue, Frew enjoyed pay protection. She comment- However, in United States v. Dickerson, Ninth Circuit’s ruling that the Pledge v. Hawkins and Tennessee v. Lane. Frew ed on the relatively low number of 5-4 the Court had seemed to settle the of Allegiance was unconstitutional. involves whether a state can be made decisions, and also pointed out that matter, by noting that the Miranda The Supreme Court is scheduled to subject to a consent decree from a fed- Justice O'Connor was most often the warnings applied to state courts. confront the question of what to do eral district court, although the state person in the majority. Bloch also O'Sullivan explained that the cases with the case on Tuesday. Pointing out had apparently consented to its juris- noted that the Court had, in Grutter v. before the court raised similar issues that the phrase “under God” was diction by agreeing to the order when Bollinger, applied strict scrutiny with the exclusionary rule, which has added to the pledge by Congress in an it settled with the plaintiff. Tennessee v. review - almost always fatal in fact - been interpreted differently for differ- express endorsement of the country’s Lane involves a paraplegic suing his without striking down the challenged ent constitutional rights. Noting that religiousness, Cole suggested that the state for a lack of accessible services action. “It’s going to make teaching the Missouri case came from that case was not necessarily clear, and that under Title II of the American with Con Law II a lot harder,” she joked. state's highest court, she ventured to in some ways the Ninth Circuit had Disabilities Act. He was arrested for The criminal procedure cases are say the Court would likely have to simply taken the Court’s rulings at not appearing at his court date in a Missouri v. Seibert, United States v. uphold the rule's constitutional their word. But he also listed several of courthouse with no elevators, after he Patane, and Fellers v. United States. source, in light of the reasoning in the justices who had found the words had refused to crawl up the stairs to These deal with the "exclusionary Dickerson. unexceptional, including Justice the second story room where the hear- rule," whereby evidence obtained The religious expression case, Brennan, who once referred to such ing was scheduled. While the Court through an illegal search is excluded Locke v. Davey, involves a Washington phrases as “ceremonial deism.” has earlier held that Title I of the ADA from the government's case-in-chief. state student who was receiving a The appeals of several accused ter- does not apply to states, dicta in that The cases involve instances of suspects public scholarship to attend a private rorists may potentially reach the Court case suggested the justices thought intentionally not being warned of their college. When he switched his major to as well. Cole guessed that the Hamdi Title II might. Fifth or Sixth Amendment rights, and theology, the state withdrew his schol- and Padilla cases, involving citizens Other notable discrimination cases then evidence or confessions being arship, saying that to fund his chosen charged with aiding Al-Qaeda, were involve whether a labor agreement to obtained through their subsequent area of study would violate the state's the most likely, while others, such as provide more favorable health care to statements after they have been prop- ban on religious endorsement. those involving the detainees at persons over 50 violates the Age erly warned. The practice is frequently Professor David Cole pointed out the Guantanamo, were less likely. Courts Discrimination Act, and whether a used by police to trick suspects into strength of the facts in the case, and in those cases have ruled that the cocaine addict fired from work can repeating their earlier, inadmissible allowed that the student was likely to detainees do not have the ability to contest a company’s blanket policy of statements, and currently it is legal prevail. He explained that the only cri- sue. not rehiring employees who were dis- and not subject to the exclusionary teria for withdrawing the scholarship The Supreme Court will also con- missed for misconduct. rule. Cole, Dinh set to debate Aliens by Amina Rana, 3L a "top to bottom review of our capac- Law Weekly ity and capability to meet the terror- ist threats," which included revisions Unveiling his new book Enemy of the Attorney General Guidelines. Aliens: Double Standards and Former CIA Director James Constitutional Freedoms in the War on Woolsey dubs Enemy Aliens the Terrorism, Georgetown Law "essential book in the field," a book Professor David Cole will hash out in which Cole admits that inevitably his take on the current administra- some liberties have to give way for tion's abusing liberties in the name security, but when such measures of security with one of its key policy are not applied equally, constitution- officials. al principles are undermined as they On Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 5:00 p.m. are human rights for all and not just in the moot courtroom, Cole will join citizens. former Assistant Attorney General "In the end it will be tradeoffs," and Georgetown Law Professor Viet explained Cole. "For example, if we Dinh on a small panel to discuss gave the government authority to whether the Patriot Act has over- search our homes without a warrant, stepped constitutional boundaries in we would be more secure, but we response to the terrorists attacks of would have to give up some privacy. Sept. 11. Cole argues in Enemy Aliens There is a cost; privacy can be used that the proper balance to be struck for good, or evil, as with all liberties between liberties - especially those and freedoms." essential to a democracy such as free When asked if the book is timely speech and due process - has been given that the Patriot Act was enact- skewed post-Patriot Act with the ed two years ago, Cole says it is detainment of more than 5,000 for- more timely than ever as Attorney eign nationals and immigrants, of General John Ashcroft has just which only four have been charged embarked on a speaking tour to allay with a crime related to terrorism and concerns about civil liberties' viola- only one convicted of a crime of con- tions. "The USA Patriot Act's notion spiring to support future terrorist of war on terrorism is a permanent acts. condition," he said. "The choices we Dinh on the other hand, who is make today are going to affect our both a friend and colleague of Cole's, children for the rest of their lives. We will elaborate on what he views as a need to stand up and defend the misunderstanding of the issues at principles of this country, especially stake. "I think it is a fundamental for those who do not have a vote or mistake to believe that one can or a voice in the political process." should balance security against lib- Cole also points to the fact that erty; rather, security is but the in times of crisis in this nation's his- means, liberty is the end," Dinh com- tory, foreigners' rights were targeted mented. During his tenure at the first only to be followed by citizens' Justice Department, Dinh conducted rights. PAGE 6 GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY SPORTSSPORTS MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 Women sports highlighted by low ratings, attendance by Feras Gadamsi, 1L Not exactly the kind of timing you would want ratings than the World Series of Poker. And that was Law Weekly in a sports landscape that is merciless. for game 3 of the championship series. And not exactly the kind of timing you would Can you even name the 2003 WNBA Champ? It’s September in the U.S. of A. and that can only want after the women’s professional soccer league Well, it was the Detroit Shock led by Swin Cash. But mean one thing: sports are back in the limelight. folded, a league which produced most of the talent honestly, if I didn’t watch Sportscenter at 12 a.m., 1 It’s time to watch the fall classic come to fruition for this year’s World Cup. a.m. and 8 a.m., would I have been able to answer as playoff teams are determined and the divisional That’s right. You may not have known that, con- that question? series begins to see who is able to knock off the New sidering women’s soccer probably falls under the The problem for most sports fans, as a panel on York Yankees. after-afterthought section in the sports landscape for ESPN’s Outside the Lines intimated last Wednesday It’s time to watch the NFL gridiron every most Americans. night, is that the women’s game seems more Sunday to see which sleeper, like the Seattle The WUSA, the professional women’s soccer “watered down.” The intensity is there, but it does- Seahawks, will make the playoffs and which teams league that began in 2001, folded days before the n’t translate from the field to the TV screen like it with high expectations, such as the Philadelphia beginning of this year’s World Cup. Incidentally, does in the male sports. Eagles, will tank. your own Washington Freedom, led by Mia Hamm, Another problem fans have with the women’s It’s time to see which college football teams will won the whole shebang three weeks ago. game is the lack of connection between the person- stay undefeated in the race to end up in the Bowl For a better reference, if anyone saw Bend It Like ality of the players and the sport. For instance, the Championship Series, unless of course you’re not in Beckham, it’s the professional league talked about in media has probably told us everything we need to a major conference in which case it’s time to see if that movie. know about LeBron James and then some. you’re undefeated mid-major will get an invitation And maybe that’s the problem more than any- But what about Lisa Leslie? And Mia Hamm? to the Humanitarian Weedwacker.com Bowl. thing. Most people in this country might not have And Brandi Chastain? I mean we know she wears a Whatever the case may be, whether you’re into even known about the existence of the WUSA unless sports bra, but we haven’t found out whether or not baseball, football, basketball or hockey, the sports they saw the movie or kept up with the U.S. she wants 22-inch Sprewells on her Escalade. landscape has something for you. Even futbol fans women’s team following Brandi Chastain’s memo- So for all of the overindulgence of information have something to see this fall on television and in rable celebration after winning the cup in 1999 on a we get about our star athletes, apparently it does person. penalty kick. work to promote and market the leagues to fans, or In case it escaped your afterthoughts, which, if People don’t care about women’s sports in this so says the ESPN panel. you are a true American soccer fan, it already has, country, or at least that’s what the ratings and rev- Maybe that’s the problem. We don’t know these the Women’s World Cup is going on right now in enue say. Men in this country certainly don’t seem women so we can’t relate. Add to that the demands this country. to care. Not even women care enough to become of following the teams we already follow and it After a summer of SARS and fear, the Women’s avid fans. makes it even harder to find room for women’s World Cup, previously scheduled to take place July Granted the case can be made that women’s sports on the crowded sports platter. and August in China before the beginning of the sports are in their infancy so more time needs to be But do yourself a favor and try to catch this major sports calendar, was moved to the United given to produce a solid fan base like the NFL, MLB women’s soccer team in action. Soccer is an exciting States to alleviate health concerns in the region. and NBA. sport and our women, the U.S. that is, play it at its So now, instead of having the attention of the Or the argument can be made that soccer is the highest level. And they’re playing in D.C. at RFK country solely on them, as the women’s World Cup problem, given the fact that the men’s league, Major Stadium which is only a Metro ride away. Go, had in 1999 when U.S. hosted soccer’s Super Bowl League Soccer, isn’t exactly burning up the ratings because for one thing you’d be doing yourself a series, the women’s World Cup must compete and producing revenue either. favor by watching the U.S. women take on North against the height of football season, the baseball But that argument doesn’t hold much weight Korea Sunday in a politically charged match, and playoffs, and the beginning of the hockey and bas- when you consider that the only other professional for another, you may be a part of the original fan ketball seasons. women’s league, the WNBA, got worse television base that finally puts women’s sports on the map.

Mark jumps out to an early lead while there is a huge group bunching up in the middle getting FOOTBALL ready to make their move. In the meantime, Alaina and Annie battle to stay out of the cellar...

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NFL WEEK FIVE TYE AVEDIS ANNIE AUDREY JON MARK ALAINA EMY Minnesota at Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Minnesota Atlanta Minnesota Minnesota Atlanta Minnesota Alaina Dartt Tennessee at New England New England New England Tennessee New England Tennessee New England Tennessee Tennessee ”These animal mascots all Miami at NY Giants Miami NY Giants Miami Miami Miami NY Giants Miami Miami live much better lives out- New Orleans at Carolina New Orleans Carolina New Orleans Carolina Carolina Carolina Carolina New Orleans Cincinnati at Buffalo Buffalo Cincinnati Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Buffalo Cincinnati Buffalo side of zoos.” Oakland at Chicago Oakland Chicago Oakland Oakland Oakland Oakland Chicago Chicago Arizona at Dallas Dallas Arizona Dallas Dallas Arizona Dallas Arizona Arizona Emy Seattle at Green Bay Green Bay Seattle Seattle Green Bay Seattle Green Bay Seattle Green Bay Denver at Kansas City Denver Kansas City Kansas City Denver Kansas City Kansas City Denver Kansas City Hancock San Diego at Jacksonville San Diego Jacksonville San Diego San Diego San Diego Jacksonville Jacksonville San Diego ”Yes, I am Detroit at San Francisco San FranciscoSan FranciscoSan FranciscoSan FranciscoSan FranciscoSan FranciscoDetroit Detroit seeing some- Washington at Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Washington Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Philadelphia Washington one for my Cleveland at Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Cleveland Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Cleveland Pittsburgh Indianapolis at Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Indianapolis Indianapolis obsession with obesity.”

Avedis Jon Massimino Audrey Perry Annie “My suspicion is that, no Seferian “How can one think about Wartanian matter what he says, “This week, I’m football when the last sea- ”Quoth Fifty Mark Leighton is a die- going with the son of Friends just started? Cent: ‘We’re hard sports fan with team with more Are Rachel and Ross going gonna party deep, insightful knowl- ‘A’s in its loca- to get together? Is Monica like it’s your edge of making picks. tion name.” going to have a baby? birthday.’” Either that or he is relying Football? I’ve got more on a 6-year old to make important things on my his picks for him.” mind.” MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 FEATURESFEATURES GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY PAGE 7 Austin Grill: Big breakfasts for hungry bellies by Amy Messigian, 1L and Erin Lien, 1L on its menu: “At the Austin Grill, we want to share mention the difference in service between this Law Weekly a little slice of Austin with you – its food, its place and Café Japone of last week’s review. While music, its hospitality.” we are getting used to slow service and finding Hello again boys and girls. Your fearless lead- Little by little, our breakfast woes were turn- things for ourselves, we welcomed the change we ers, Amy and Erin, are here again to help you help ing into a breakfast triumph. We were immediate- found in our waitress at the Austin Grill. She was yourselves. Our motivation this week is conquer- ly seated and offered the weekend brunch menu, attentive and friendly, and the food arrived very ing the Sunday morning hangover or at the very which is available until 3 p.m. on Saturdays and quickly. Erin is thankful for this because Amy had least, filling your belly without having to cook for Sundays, and is full of options at $8.99 each. Amy been talking about cannibalism on the way to the yourself. After a long night of studying, wink, tried the steak and eggs, while Erin opted for restaurant. Amy is thankful because steak tastes wink, you may wake up wishing those eggs would cornmeal pancakes, eggs and bacon, though we better than people. Just kidding, people taste fine make themselves, or that Peapod could deliver must say that everything on the menu looked if you are hungry. (Eds. Note: The Law Weekly in omelets and home fries. Alas, no such luck. So, the good. Now it may have been the hangover talking, no way supports the actual eating of people, question, then, becomes “Where can I get a good but Amy declares that the skirt steak served with although when your alternative is more ramen breakfast without having to her eggs was the best skirt steak she has ever had, and toast, it begins to look like a reasonable alter- try very hard?” as it was wonderfully seasoned and oh so tender. native.) We started our journey Erin’s pancakes were also exceptional, and were Being so close to campus, we know we will headed west on E Street served with pecan butter, which was so delicious find our way back here very soon. In addition to and were disappointed to that we attempted inventing new uses for the but- the brunch menu, the offerings for lunch and din- find that all of the local ter in our cooking – though we realized we were a ner are also reasonably priced and diverse. There delis were closed. Oh, cruel fate. Not knowing the are menu options for vegetarians, including a neighborhood very well, we asked some local res- Spinach & Portabella Quesadilla. There is also a idents relaxing on their stoop. I think the exact Little by little, our breakfast Crazy Chicken Sampler for people who like crazy question was, “Excuse me, could you tell us where woes were turning into a chickens. They even make seven different home- we could find a good restaurant for breakfast?” made dipping sauces. We were directed to McDonald's two blocks breakfast triumph. All in all, this was a wonderful breakfast expe- down. Oh, or Burger King. Right...breakfast. But rience and, even better yet, a restaurant worth luckily you are being spared of a review of the getting a little carried away when we considered checking out on any occasion. If you are looking McGriddle. Your guides showed great fortitude pecan butter wrestling. Mmm, now that is an for a hearty breakfast, even at 2 p.m. on a Sunday, walking off those “studying” calories they gained image! we highly recommend it. the night before and ended up at the Austin Grill The parts of meal that could have been Amy says yes; Erin says yes. Big plates for on E just west of 7th. At first, we weren’t too sure improved were Erin’s orange juice and Amy’s breakfast, worth checking out for dinner. if this place would offer breakfast. The menu dis- potatoes. The glass of orange juice was not served played on the wall outside of the restaurant listed full and the juice tasted like watered down con- sandwiches, fajitas, burritos. But then we saw a centrate. Amy’s country fried potatoes were also Austin Grill man sitting in the outdoor patio eating poached just okay, but given the overwhelming portions of 750 E Street, NW (five blocks from campus) eggs. Sweet eggs, we had found you! steak and eggs it was easy to forget about the pota- 202-393-3776 The Austin Grill is an enthusiastic tribute to its toes. Also, the restaurant was a little dark for namesake. Gigantic cow horns are mounted above brunch, but works well for its lunch and dinner Ambiance 000 a bar at the side of the restaurant we can imagine crowd. Service 0000 Food 0000 gets its fair share of customers in the evenings. When the waitress came to take our plates Pictures around the room authenticate the experi- away, we felt separation anxiety and asked to ence, as does the food. In fact, the Grill itself states doggy bag our fixins. Let us also take a moment to

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Society's website, at www.washhumane.org/volunteer.htm, for a Bethany’s image of Nate is ruined after she sees him watching the list of volunteer opportunities. premiere of Will & Grace. PAGE 8 GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY FEATURESFEATURES MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 HBO’s two-ring circus: New shows have promise by Kevin Mittler, 1L years. Written and acted to make us focus on what is empted by these lame attempts at a cohesive back- Law Weekly happening instead of their freakish nature, the char- ground plot. acters become more than the poster drawings they One cannot comment on K Street without With the rolling out of two new shows on HBO might have been. The show becomes a story about remarking on the difficult and unique approach to this month, I found myself drawn to a place neglect- people who happen to be abnormal, as opposed to a its creation taken by executive producer George ed of late: the couch in front of the television. Months story about abnormal people. Everyone on the show Clooney and director Steven Soderbergh. Each half- of re-runs have left my screen takes it all in stride so that when the truly supernat- hour show is written Sunday, filmed Monday covered in a layer of dust, but ural occurs, we become intrigued with them instead through Wednesday, edited Thursday through now the billboards along the of falling into disbelief. All of television requires a Saturday, and then broadcast that following Sunday. Metro have combined with suspension of disbelief. Great shows make it easy. This lightning speed schedule allows for the easy magazine and newspaper ads addition of real life events and up-to-the-moment to announce its coming: HBO K Street items of interest (hurricane Isabel makes its mark in original programming is back. It seems unbelievable, I know. It is real, my episode 2). This style is more of a challenge for the With my head spinning with friends. See for yourself. But I must warn you, those cast and crew than they seem ready for. Often it feels reminders of what HBO had of you with weak stomachs may want to wait out- as if we are watching a student film project that was already accomplished on shows like Six Feet Under side for this one. hastily thrown together at the last minute. An abun- and Oz, naturally I was on the couch Sunday night From the serenity of the plains we move into the dance of poor camera angles is more a cause of dis- waiting for them. Pass the popcorn. heart of urban government, and specifically to the tress to the audience than it is convincing of the lobby center of D.C. on K Street. Real life political shows “reality.” A lack of character introductions, Carnivàle consultants James Carville and Mary Matalin especially for guest stars we are unreasonably pre- Step right up ladies and gentlemen, gather sumed to know by sight, a minimal amount of loca- around. What I’m going to show you today are tion specification, and spotty interrupted dialogue sights so strange, so extraordinary, you won’t An abundance of poor cam- ultimately leave us confused and unfulfilled. believe your eyes. Move along now everyone, no dallying. More Picture the Midwest in 1934, mid-depression, era angles is more a cause people want a chance to see these sights. Keep going. and in the heat of summer, dry, dusty, and in need of of distress to the audience Thank you. some color. Bring into this picture a traveling circus One final thought: who decided to put these filled with freaks of nature: a bearded lady, a coma- than it is convincing of the shows on back-to-back? Even the network seems a tose telepath, a blind seer, Siamese twins, a man with shows “reality.” little unsure whether the shows belong together, scales for skin and a midget to run the show. Now reversing the order of viewing between Sunday add a young man with a strange healing power night and the repeat on Wednesday. While both will (played by Nick Stahl from Terminator 3: Rise of the become fictionalized versions of themselves interact- gain their own die-hard fans, neither is likely to Machines) and a small-town evangelist whose visions ing with actual senators, presidential candidates, bring an audience along to the other, and it would be can bring those around him along for the ride talk show hosts, and even recording artists. Reality a shame for people to miss the class act of Carnivàle (played by Clancy Brown in a role far removed from and fiction collide in ways meant to confuse the because they were turned off by the clowns on K his immortal Kurgan in Highlander). Mix in a feeling viewer as to which is which. Sadly it becomes too Street. of good and evil hard at work — and swirl. What obvious, as the only believable parts are true and the Carnivàle can be seen Sunday and Wednesday materializes is the new HBO series Carnivàle. fictional side stories involving actors playing other nights at 9pm on HBO. K Street airs directly after- Surprisingly complex, the show contains charac- roles feel so contrived and uninteresting as to be wards at 10pm Sundays and directly before at ters that fit so smoothly into their roles in the carni- almost condescending. Worse, the politics that really 8:30pm on Wednesdays. More information on both val that we believe they really have been there for catch our attention keep being interrupted or pre- shows can be found on-line at www.hbo.com. A varied review for movie lovers of all genres by Matthew Dalton, 2L Nintendo at my neighbor’s house, we put the tape learning about each other. Expecting to see Murray Law Weekly into the VCR. Within five minutes my friend’s mom in roles like Kingpin, Rushmore, Caddyshack and came in and stopped the tape and berated us for Groundhog Day, I was initially disappointed with the This article is a review of two films with nothing in watching this profane movie. She then proceeded to lack of the typical Bill Murray-elicited laughs. common, except they are both highly publicized right yell at her husband for keeping such filth within our However, as the movie progressed I realized that now. reach. Well, those five f-word packed minutes both Murray and Johansson gave great performanc- hooked me on the movie. I knew my parents would es given the limits of the movie, and that Murray Scarface not let me watch it, so for three weeks my friend and gives a much more rounded comedic and dramatic “Say hello to my little friend,” says Al Pacino as I watched the movie in five minute increments mak- performance. It may be Murray’s finest performance he pulls out a large gun to begin shooting the intrud- ing sure we could quickly switch the TV/VCR since his brilliant interpretation of the misunder- ers in his mansion. Thanks to Universal Studios re- switch back to Super Tecmo Bowl when his mom stood groundskeeper Carl Spackler in Caddyshack. releasing Scarface in celebration of the 20th approached. The worst that came of our contraband 19-year-old Johansson gives a performance nearly Anniversary of the original release, many more of us watching of Scarface was me getting caught swear- equal to Murray’s as a young wife unsure of her will get to say hello to Scarface as it was intended to ing once and the requisite of being set to my room future and her own identity. However, as good as be seen, on the big screen and uncensored. Universal and grounded for a while. Eventually, I was even the two star actors are, the movie can’t surpass being re-released the movie in New York, Los Angeles, able to conquer my irrational fear of chainsaws, merely decent. Seeing Murray explore the nightlife Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., which by extension included hedge trimmers and of Tokyo is entertaining but does not make a great Detroit, Dallas, Miami and San Francisco for a limit- weed-whackers, that developed after I watched movie. The scenes of Tokyo are good because ed time starting September 19. Scarface. Scarface is violent and profane and was Coppola shows us the quirky, frenetic pace of the Al Pacino plays Tony Montana, a ruthless gang- actually going to be released as an X-rated movie, city while making it visually pleasing. Murray is at ster who rises from poor Cuban refugee to one of the but the grittiness and power transcend these attrib- his best when looking perplexed yet amused by largest players in Miami’s thriving cocaine business. utes to become a gripping tale of the underworld. In Japanese culture and the movie is at its best when Brian De Palma directed the film and Oliver Stone fact, part of the reason Scarface was not released as drawing laughs by playing up the feelings that trav- wrote the screenplay of life on Miami’s tough streets an X-rated film is that the studio argued that the vio- elers have when confronted by a new and seeming- in the early eighties. Also starring in the movie are lence and depravity of Scarface made it an anti-drug ly very different lifestyle. Regardless of the laughs, Steven Bauer as Montana’s right-hand man Manny movie. While The Godfather makes you want to be the movie plays like one long pseudo-depressing and Michelle Pfeiffer as Elvira Hancock, the girl the head of a crime family, Scarface warns you to rock video. There are some very funny scenes, but Montana steals from another drug kingpin. steer clear of the cocaine business. they are tempered by the overall atmosphere of the Although criticized, Pacino’s alleged overacting film. This is probably Coppola’s intention and criti- combined with the movie’s profanity and blood and Lost in Translation cal praise has been heaped on the film, but I could- gore, combine to allow the audience to sense the Lost in Translation is a visually pleasant, and n’t help but overhear another person leaving the the- power and violence that De Palma intended the sometimes funny, but ultimately dull film that ater say, “The only thing that is lost in translation is movie to convey on the big screen. Pacino’s scream- focuses on an unlikely friendship. Lost in Translation why people like this movie.” Lost in Translation had ing portrayal of Montana fits right in with the stars Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson as two souls the potential to be the cinematic version of ambiance of the dark, intense film. Although the lost in a foreign land and searching for purpose. The Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises in terms of rich movie is very violent, it is an operatic violence that movie was directed by Sofia Coppola and produced character development and vivid and stunning fits in well and is rarely gratuitous. Pacino is excel- by her father, the director of The Godfather, Francis images of a foreign place — thanks to the great per- lent and although his Cuban accent is a bit over-the- Ford Coppola. Murray plays a movie star in town to formances by Murray and Johansson and the beau- top, he really pulls the audience into his passionate shoot a whiskey commercial and Johansson plays a tiful scenes of Tokyo. The movie ended up falling and psychotic world of drugs and money. wife accompanying her husband (Giovanni Ribisi) short of the mark and ultimately is a less than The first time I saw Scarface I was probably ten on a photo shoot. Jet lag and fate lead the two to enthralling tale of a confused young woman years old. While playing Super Tecmo Bowl on the meet and we then watch them explore Tokyo while befriending a man going through a mid-life crisis. MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 OPINIONOPINION GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY PAGE 9 Devils in sanctity - the dangers of dogma and desperation more than 130 people have filed civil Koran contain passages which seem to ple, if Catholic priests, week after Jeff Corsetti suits claiming that while a priest, John reward violence with salvation, teach- week, urged the faithful to kill Geoghan sexually abused them as ers of the faith must be extremely judi- Protestants. If this were to occur, children. The Church for years knew cious in how they interpret and preach Christianity would still be enmeshed My initial reaction to the ongoing of this problem yet lacked the courage "God's word" to the faithful. in the senseless religious wars of the sex abuse scandal within the Catholic to face it. Any perceived media bias This simple truism hit home when Middle Ages. Thus, Islam is in need of Church was not anger toward the was a secondary issue. Rather, the pri- I read an article from the Sept.18, 2003 a reformation - a purge of its unsavory institution which had betrayed its own mary issue was whether or not edition of the Washington Post. The elements - if it is to fully represent the flock, but rather toward the news Catholics would stand-up and excise article, entitled "A Confessed beautiful faith that I had the privilege media. You see, as a once biased this cancer - painful though it may be - Bomber's Trail of Terror," chronicled of learning about this past summer. Catholic, I erroneously believed the before it sickened the entire body. the tragic journey of a young man Religion is always a sensitive topic scandals to be part of some vast "liber- While Catholics and the Catholic from a dusty town in Uzbekistan to to discuss and in no way do I suggest al" conspiracy to discredit and ulti- Church still have a long way to go, I the illusory comforts provided by fun- Islam is an inherently violent religion mately destroy the moral authority of am hopeful that with this recent scan- damentalist Islam. As I read through or that anything more than a small the conservative Catholic Church. In dal we might finally take the necessary the article, two facts in particular minority of imams and preachers are the spring of 2002, I had the opportu- steps to purge this blight from our caught my attention: (1) The young traitors to their faith. Nor do I suggest nity to research this matter for one of faith. man came from a broken home; and that Christianity has it all figured out. my classes. I smugly looked forward Which brings me to Islam: The (2) he fell under the sway of several Clearly, as I learned not too long ago, to this project as a chance to finally problem with Islam lies not in its mes- charismatic preachers at a young age. Catholicism continues to find ways to prove the liberal media was out to get sage, but rather with its messengers. Various imams and religious figures, detract from its overall message of the poor, helpless Catholic Church. Allow me to explain. Like many not to mention his own uncle, poi- social justice and spiritual salvation. In Boy was I wrong. After about, oh, Americans, I was, and still remain to soned this young man's mind. These both Catholicism and Islam the faith- one day of research, it became clear an extent, largely ignorant of a faith traitors taught this man to hate the ful majority should not let the actions that my thesis - the presence of biased that is the spiritual home to over one West as the apparent source of trou- of a desperate minority undermine the reporting against the Church - was in billion people. But, curious as to why bles in his life. However, the story of sanctity of their respective religions. In serious need of divine intervention if it anyone would murder in the name of 24-year old Azizbek Karimov's is not both religions, believers must take were to survive. As I read article after Islam or Allah, I read the Koran this unique. The suicide bombers, responsibility to prevent against lead- article my anger grew toward the very past summer. The myriad passages jihadists, and terrorists - as if there is a ers who poison the sanctity and peace- Church I had once been eager to which exhort the Muslim faithful to difference between the three - I have ful refuge that religion is meant to pro- defend. As Cardinal Bernard Law of subjugate non-believers are analo- read about share one frightening simi- vide. If not, monsters will be enabled Boston vacillated in his promise to gous, I believe, to the slaughter by the larity: nearly all fell under the sway of to prey on children, and misguided address the sex abuse scandal, and as Israelites of the inhabitants of Canaan a charismatic preacher or imam who young men will believe the pursuit of the Diocese increasingly resorted to in the Old Testament. As I read the encouraged them to wage war against jihad is a noble goal. legalese to absolve itself of any respon- Koran, I soon realized how similar it a world that had presumably done Adherents to the Abrahamic faiths sibility, I became quite disgusted with was to the Bible. Each Abrahamic faith them wrong. must realize that when it comes to a my faith. This anger grew as the believes in the existence of a God that Just as Catholics must demand the belief in God, Allah, Yahweh, whatev- Church attempted to blame the media is at once vengeful yet also full of love Church purge itself of those elements er, they are all, for lack of a better for its problem. Yet, the media did not for his chosen people. Given this para- which would put the interests of the phrase, on the same team. invent this scandal. The media did not doxical similarity, it is not too difficult Shepard before the flock, so too must Consequently, whether it is pedophile transfer John Geoghan from parish to to deduce that the word of God can be Muslims purge their incredibly priests or suicide bombers, the faithful parish after it was known he had been used as a tool for the betterment of dynamic religion from those messen- must have the courage to cast off those accused of child sex abuse. Currently, mankind or as a weapon in its self- gers who would pervert the sacred who would twist religion into some- destruction. Since both Bible and word of the Koran. Imagine, for exam- thing it is not. PAGE 10 GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY OPINIONOPINION MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 Georgetown Fair trial issues in the Kobe Bryant case an NBA team, which suggests a likely accuser. While many might label this Prosecution contingent within the jury pool of bas- as a fringe event, her name, address, e- Law Weekly Nicholas C. Erickson ketball fans or even Kobe Bryant sup- mail, and phone number are now porters. readily accessible on the internet. Tom Jonathan A. Massimino, 3L Editor in Chief Appropriate Venue While everyone is undoubtedly Leykis, a disc jockey in Los Angeles, hoping Kobe will receive a fair hearing openly aired her name on his radio Mark Leighton, 3L It has been suggested, by more and justice is served, one must wonder program. Combined, these examples Avedis H. Seferian, 3L than one commentator, that Eagle whether Denver will offer "too fair a suggest that there are a number of Managing Editors County is not the appropriate venue trial" - a trial with a jury that is overly people willing to obstruct justice in for this high profile rape case. They prone to acquit. order to "Free Kobe", regardless of the Alaina Dartt, 2L argue that the jury pool is too homo- consequences to the accuser if her Elizabeth “Emy” Hancock, 2L geneous, too white, and too rural. Identity of the Accuser identity became more readily known. News Editors They suggest that Kobe Bryant can Frankly, female rape victims are Audrey Perry, 2L only receive a fair trial in the urban By motion, Kobe's attorneys have stigmatized by the public. She is con- Features Editor capital of Denver, where the popula- demanded that the 19-year old accuser sidered a "slut" or a "tramp" for being tion is more diverse. This type of testify at his upcoming preliminary alone in the room with her rapist. It Annie Wartanian, 2L venue hunting suggests that these hearing. They argue that he has a con- may even be suggested that she "was Commentaries Editor commentators are hoping that "Kobe stitutional right to confront his accuser asking for it" by wearing provocative the Superstar" will win over the jury Aaron M. Clemens, 3L more than whether he successfully Jenny Cieplak, 2L defends himself against the charges of In this high profile case, it is assured that the Assistant Editors his accuser. public will be looking for any reason to To change the venue to Denver is Sylvia Albert, 1L inviting the jury to nullify the action excuse Kobe's actions. This blame is outra- Tye Andersen, 2L rather than find that Kobe is actually geous. Katherine Clark, 1L innocent. It has been suggested that an Jeff Corsetti, 1L Eagle County jury is likely to rubber- Matthew Dalton, 2L stamp Kobe's conviction regardless of at the hearing. This argument is clothing. In this high profile case, it is Nicholas C. Erickson, 1L his actions, either because they are absurd and the Prosecutors are right- assur.ed that the public will be looking Feras Gadamsi, 1L biased rural whites suspicious of any fully opposing this action. Her identi- for any reason to excuse Kobe's David Kim, 2L ty should be kept secret, as best as actions. This blame is outrageous. Sayo Kondo, 1L minority, or, personal acquaintances Adam Laxalt, 2L of the victim. However, it is equally possible, until the day she must testify Women are the victims of rape regard- Erin Lien, 1L likely that a Denver jury would be in court. This is the best way to pre- less of their dress or sexual history. If Scott P. Lindsay, 2L inversely predisposed to acquit. A vent others from unduly influencing we want a fair trial, we must prevent Tarek Maassarani, 2L Denver jury may be influenced more her testimony. Too many people are undue influence on the accuser by Jessica Mazzaro, 1L by the presence of a celebrity NBA star willing to hurt her physically and withholding her identity. Michael B. McClellan, 2L than by their belief that Kobe is actual- emotionally to protect their beloved Society has repeatedly proven Amy Messigian, 1L ly innocent. Not to mention the effect NBA star. itself incapable of possessing personal Kevin Mittler, 1L his celebrity will have on the jury's This is evidenced by Patrick information of rape victims. Releasing Mike Palisano, 1L Graber's recent attempt to solicit her identity is tantamount to letting Amina Rana, 3L opinion of his white accuser. Denver, Ari Scott, 3L unlike any other city in Colorado, has money from Kobe to murder his her be raped again by the public. Katie Tenney, 1L James Veverka, 1L accusations. In a community this ficult for the judge to ascertain her Rebecca Young, 1L Defense small, everybody knows somebody credibility. Staff Reporters & Writers Sylvia Albert who knows somebody who…you get Victim's advocates argue that the the idea. accuser should be protected from the Mark Arimoto, 3L In the interest of justice, this trial Artist Change of Venue stigma associated with rape victims needs to be moved to Denver. In a by protecting her identity. That is no Katie Mierau, 2L The idea that Kobe Bryant will more diverse, urban area there is less longer an option in this situation. Editor On Leave receive a fair trial in Eagle County is a chance of a tainted jury. There are Information about Kobe Bryant's laughable one. Situated in what seems some that argue the jury in Denver accuser has already been leaked to the Monica Stearns to be a skier's paradise, Eagle County will still be tainted, now under the public. Pictures of her have been pub- Business Manager boasts a population of roughly 41,000. spell of the celebrity basketball player. lished on the internet and her name Eighty five percent of its inhabitants That may very well be true. It may be discussed by Tom Leykis on the air. The Rev. Robert F. Drinan the case that a trial in Eagle will be Friends and ex-boyfriends have been Faculty Advisor are white and only a paltry .3 percent - about 142 people - are African- biased towards the accuser and one in revealing alleged personal informa- Georgetown Law Weekly American. In contrast, Kobe Bryant is Denver will be biased towards Kobe tion to media outlets and rumors are 600 New Jersey Ave., N.W. a minority from a big city. Justice Bryant. Only one of those people is running amok. While not spoken Washington, D.C. 20001 aloud due to a gag order, her identity Telephone: (202) 662-9265 is no longer a secret and protection Fax: (202) 662-9491 The men and women of Eagle County may can not be used as an excuse to tread [email protected] be no more racist than those in LA, but the on Kobe Bryant's constitutional rights. By protecting the identity of the Georgetown Law Weekly is pub- smaller the jury pool, the easier it is to taint. accuser, the court is also creating a lished throughout the school year by students at Georgetown University bias towards her. It automatically Law Center in Washington, D.C. demands a jury of peers and this com- facing jail time, though, and Bryant's makes people assume that there is a The Law Weekly is composed on munity markedly fails to meet that right to a trial that is fair - or overly reason to protect her, that her accusa- Quark Express 4.1 and is printed by requirement. Recently a West Virginia fair if necessary - must be protected. tions must be true. In the interest of Southern Maryland Publishing. white pride group paid a visit to ensuring a fair trial ensues, Kobe The writing, graphics and Eagle, populating homes and post Face Your Accuser Bryant should be allowed to face his design are the responsibility of the office boxes with fliers which read accuser in open court. Law Weekly and do not necessarily 'Don't Have Sex With Blacks - Avoid Kobe Bryant has every right to represent the views of Georgetown AIDS!' The men and women of Eagle demand his accuser face him. While it University Law Center. Signed Apology columns represent the beliefs of the County may be no more racist than may or may not turn out to be wise writer, and not necessarily the views those in LA, but the smaller the jury defense strategy, the Sixth of either Georgetown University pool, the easier it is to taint. The dam- Amendment allows him the right to The Law Weekly would like to Law Center or the Law Weekly. age has already been done. call his accuser to testify at the prelim- apologize to those SBA 1L and Unsigned editorials represent the Eagle County is also the home of inary hearing. The prosecution has LL.M. candidates whose state- opinions of the editorial board. Bryant's 19 year old Caucasian accus- asked that the accuser be allowed to ments were unintentionally left Letters to the editor should not er. By all indications, she was an submit a videotaped statement as tes- out of last week's issue. exceed 700 words and should be sub- active student who is easy to identify. timony. In lieu of live testimony, the We sincerely apologize for mitted on disk for P.C. or as e-mail D.A. is proposing testimony of the attachment in Microsoft Word. The She was a cheerleader, sang in the whatever ill effects that may have Law Weekly reserves the right to edit choir and acted in school plays at Sexual Abuse Nurse Examiner, a vic- resulted from our omission. columns for length and style. Eagle Valley High. She even audi- tim's advocate who cannot be expect- We wish the entire SBA and Deadline for material submis- tioned for American Idol. As the ed to give an unbiased accounting of the whole student body all the best sion is Friday at noon before the media camped out around the court- facts and details. This denies the in accomplishing your goals for Monday of publication. house, friends and supporters came defense the right to cross examine the the semester and beyond. out of the woodwork to defend her accuser, as well as making it more dif- MONDAY, SEPT. 29 TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 OPINIONOPINION GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY PAGE 11 The many ghosts of Iraqi past, present and future Saddam were simply outweighed by the youth who see their one opportunity for presidency would simply not be capable Scott P. Lindsay costs in blood and treasure. political expression in rallying to the of cognitively embracing the ugly but Where are we now? For the past six anti-American cause. Just as the Soviet realities of U.S. obligations in Iraq. months, the United States has assigned a occupation of Afghanistan and the Americans are inherently conserva- How did we get here, where are we team of 1,200 weapons experts and sol- Russian occupation of Chechnya attract- tive on national security and will be hes- now, and what does the future hold? diers to doggedly search for Saddam's ed substantial numbers of radical holy itant to switch horses midstream without These are the three questions that every WMD. Their interim report released last warriors, so will the occupation of Iraq. a clearly superior alternative. This American should be asking right now week in Washington: nothing. At most, As this guerilla/terrorist force explains why Kerry, Lieberman, and about the U.S. occupation of Iraq. documents from Saddam's regime indi- grows, the need for the U.S. presence Gephardt have not captured a great deal How did we get here? The logic that cate that he had an intention to reconsti- will only increase. No government built of interest. Although most Americans justified the invasion of Iraq was found- tute his WMD programs at some point in from scratch with dubious legitimacy in are upset about the situation in Iraq, they ed on a single assumption: Saddam the future. Even if small chemical or bio- the minds of the population will be able rightly don't see how these three candi- Hussein had developed a substantial logical weapons facilities are discovered, to manage this fight alone. The United dates could improve on Bush's course. covert Weapons of Mass Destruction it is clear that the threat posed by Iraqi States must carry the burden. The The latest entrant, Wesley Clark, has (WMD) program that United Nations WMD was overblown by both the Bush vicious circle here should be self-evident. quickly jumped to the lead in the polls inspectors were unable to locate because and Clinton administrations. Over the next five to ten years, no matter for one reason only: Americans believe Iraq's security services were thwarting Besides the fact that the principal how many schools are built and bridges they can trust him to do the job right, be their efforts. There was significant cir- justification for war has turned out to be repaired, U.S. forces will be needed to honest about it, and hold Bush account- cumstantial evidence to indicate that this unfounded, things have pretty much maintain security and stabilize the new able at the same time. We'll see if that indeed was the case. Most importantly, gone as one might expect. The war was Iraqi regime. Yet, the longer the U.S. impression bears out over time, but it Saddam's behavior strongly indicated won with relatively little opposition by stays, the more destabilizing forces will certainly makes the race more dynamic that he had something to hide. Why overwhelmed Iraqi forces. The "silent be attracted to the country. and interesting in the present. would he impoverish his country, risk majority" of Iraqi civilians are happy to Which brings us to the 2004 U.S. The bottom line is that Americans war with the most powerful nation on see Saddam go but uncomfortable with a presidential election. Knowing that Iraq must prepare to carry a heavy burden in earth, and subject himself to internation- Western occupier. With the oppressive will be the dominant national security Iraq well into the future. There are few al scorn and condemnation if he had boot of the dictator removed, Iraqi socie- issue for the next president of the United prospects for foreign assistance and the already disposed of his WMD? ty is thriving in many ways and crum- States, which candidate is best prepared chances that the Iraqi Governing Council Although there were numerous sec- bling in others. Freedom is a powerful to manage our way through this long- will be capable of managing the guerilla ondary arguments in favor of war - the force, for good and evil. term predicament? Although the conflict on its own are slim to none for brutality of Saddam's regime, the possi- Of most concern to Americans, a American electorate should punish Bush the next several years. Although, United ble connections between Saddam's secu- small contingent of Iraqi and foreign for getting the U.S. into Iraq on false Nations approval and devolution of rity services and al-Qaeda, and the fighters are waging a low-level guerilla assumptions, the answer is not that sim- authority to Iraqis are important goals, opportunity to end the containment that war against U.S. forces, humanitarian ple. The next U.S. president must have the impact of the former should not be had done so much to antagonize U.S.- aid workers, and the nascent Iraqi the experience and the fortitude to overestimated and the implementation Arab relations - at bottom, the logic for Governing Council. Although the threat ensure that our job in Iraq is done right. of the latter cannot be rushed. war hinged entirely on the threat posed from these guerillas should not be Take Howard Dean for example. The United States is considerably by Saddam's WMD. If Saddam was overblown, the pattern portends difficult His anti-war platform may have been less safe now than it was one year ago, indeed so obsessed with WMD that he times to come. attractive in March 2003, but it will do lit- but harping on that fact will not help the was willing to defy the world to develop What does the future hold? The tle for the country in March 2005. Iraq present or the future. Like it or not, Iraq them, there was a sufficient security most pressing medium-term threat in has become such a political issue for him is America's problem now and only a threat to justify war. If he was not stock- Iraq is that the small-scale guerilla war that he can't help but see it as Bush's war steady hand can see us through the piling WMD, the benefits of removing will be a magnet for disgruntled Arab instead of as America's problem. A Dean tough times ahead. The Japanese military operates in legal jeopardy and the threat or use of force as means of have the obligation to respect and challenging the constitutionality of the Goh Chen Fong settling international disputes. uphold this Constitution." This should National Police Reserve (the forerunner "In order to accomplish the aim of make it clear that the executive branch of the Self-Defense Forces), stating that the preceding paragraph, land, sea, and in Japan has no right to order a force its power to determine the constitution- If I said that a modern country can air forces, as well as other war potential, representing 'war potential' into exis- ality of laws or actions could only be outlaw war, many readers will laugh at will never be maintained. The right of tence, much less deploy it abroad. exercised to settle concrete legal dis- me. If I said that there is a country that belligerency of the state will not be rec- Are Japanese courts empowered to putes." maintains armed forces in contravention ognized." review the constitutionality of executive There has been no constitutional of its own laws, readers would probably The Japanese Constitution out- actions? Definitely. The Japanese system amendment to legalize the SDF's exis- not believe me. But such a country does laws war. It even prohibits the nation was drafted by Americans, hence Japan tence, because it is very difficult to make exist. It is not only an important ally of from taking part in wars of self-defense. has a system of checks and balances changes to the Japanese constitution. the U.S.; its Constitution was actually Yet according to the CIA World between the branches of its government Article 96(1) states that "amendments to written by Americans. And due to Factbook 2003, Japan spends $40 billion much like the United States. Article this Constitution shall be initiated by the American pressure, it is now breaking annually on its Self-Defense Forces, 76(1) of the Constitution states that "The Diet, through a concurring vote of two- those laws and sending its troops over- making it the third largest spender after whole judicial power is vested in a thirds or more of all the members of seas - all in the name of spreading the U.S. and Russia. It maintains 240,000 Supreme Court"; article 76(3) that "All each House and shall thereupon be sub- democracy and the rule of law. men under arms, on par with countries judges shall be independent in the exer- mitted to the people for ratification, This country is not an insignificant like Spain. It was in response to pressure cise of their conscience and shall be which shall require the affirmative vote third world client state but Japan. The from the Bush administration that Prime bound only by this Constitution and the of a majority of all votes cast thereon, at constitution of modern Japan was draft- Minister Junichiro Koizumi decided in laws"; and article 81 that "the Supreme a special referendum or at such election ed by 24 Americans appointed by July to send the troops to Iraq. Court is the court of last resort with as the Diet shall specify." Since the end General Douglas McArthur, Supreme This article is too brief to discuss power to determine the constitutionality of World War II, it has not been politi- Commander of the Allied Powers how the Japanese military came about, of any law, order, regulation or official cally correct in Japan to suggest rearma- (SCAP), in February 1946. The docu- analyze the domestic movements that act." Even ordinary people should be ment. There is also widespread public ment was presented to the Japanese are campaigning to disband the Self- able to challenge the actions of the gov- opposition to rearmament, so even if the government, then translated and Defense Forces, or examine how the ernment through the courts - for as legislative summoned enough political reviewed no less than 6 times in the North Korean threat might push the Article 16 says: "Every person shall have will, the proposed amendment will be Japanese parliament to ensure that the Japanese towards rearmament. I will the right of peaceful petition [to the defeated in the ensuring referendum. Japanese version was in line with the just take a look at the anomalous legal courts]… for the enactment, repeal or The Self-Defense Forces are being aims of the office of the SCAP before its status of the SDF. amendment of laws, ordinances or regu- maintained by Japan in violation of its adoption in 1947. There is no question that the consti- lations and for other matters." constitution. Practically speaking, it Drawing on the 1928 Kellogg- tution of 1947 supercedes all other laws Although it may review the consti- seems clear that the SDF will not be dis- Briand Pact that envisioned a world and executive decisions in Japan. Article tutionality of the SDF, in practice Japan's banded anytime soon - not with the con- without war, McArthur wanted Japan 98(1) says "This Constitution shall be the Supreme Court practices what one of stant saber-rattling from North Korea, to abolish war as a sovereign right of the supreme law of the nation and no law, Japan's largest daily newspapers and not with the U.S. demanding that nation and bar Japan from ever main- ordinance, imperial rescript or other act (Mainichi Shimbun) describes as "exces- Japan take on a more active military role taining or using armed forces. Article 9 of governments...shall have legal force sive judicial passivism" and has only abroad. But courts are reluctant to hear the 1947 Constitution reads: or validity." Article 99 further states: "the declared laws unconstitutional five the issues of the SDF's constitutionality, "Aspiring sincerely to an interna- Emperor or the Regent as well as times since 1947. The Mainichi Daily and it is too difficult to pass the consti- tional peace based on justice and order, Ministers of States, members of the Diet, notes that "in 1952, the Supreme Court tutional amendment necessary to make the Japanese people forever renounce judges, and all other public officials dismissed a suit brought by a legislator the SDF legal. war as a sovereign right of the nation PAGE 12 GEORGETOWN LAW WEEKLY OPINIONOPINION MONDAY, SEPT. 29, TO FRIDAY, OCT. 3, 2003 The shocking absence of law school leadership future JDs that put themselves into the time for it? lack of individual consequences for fail- Mass Appeal backseat instead of the driver's seat. Leaders here at the Law Center ure, but such is the nature of volunteer Jon Massimino Our fellow MBAs are going to school to often find themselves alone on a team. and student groups. The stakes aren't learn how to lead; we're learning how It is no problem to find individuals who high for anyone except the leader of a We obviously are not the to frustrate those efforts, or make sure are eager to accept a position on an given group, and few are willing to Georgetown School of Business. Very they do their jobs right. They're learn- organization's staff, editorial board, or share in the risk. But, to take the six- few of us will ever receive a Masters in ing how to organize and create efficien- whatever. Friendships and relation- year-old view of things, that leaves Business Administration. Very few of cies; we're learning how to make sure ships are formed; the new title is accu- more reward for everyone else. us know what it is like to sit in a class- the byproducts of their decisions do not rately reflected on a resume. The boss Like I wrote above, the trappings of room in that school up on the Potomac frustrate broader policy concerns. Law then feels that everyone will perform to office can be addictive. I know I love it. River. To varying degrees, all those stu- school is set up to teach how to adjudi- the levels that their titles reflect, but are While there is something to be said for dents have a drive and ambition to cate decisions rather than make deci- quickly disappointed as priorities con- pure journalistic pursuit and all that, manage, to lead. Sometimes I wonder sions. The majority of students here are flict, duties are shrugged off or forgot- the best thing about the Law Weekly is about the student groups up there - do more than willing to let that be the case. ten, and everything quickly falls apart. being in charge of it. But even here, it they just sit around and attempt to It makes things easier. Let someone else People are more than happy to do certainly is not easy. I have a hard manage each other? Despite the not-so- take the risk of making a call. If some- things until it involves some conse- enough of a time getting people to turn subtle dig at our Georgetown fellows, I thing goes wrong, it is someone else's quence if they don't do their job right. If in football picks on time even after am actually jealous of them. Certain fault. Is this really the nature of the the work isn't done, or done right, it is they've had five days to come up with qualities go along with the desire to be random picking methods. Could there a leader, and those qualities are notably Very few of us know what it is like to sit in a possibly be a more dire indictment of lacking here at the Law Center, even my leadership skills? The lesson, as among those who occupy positions of classroom in that school up on the Potomac always, is that I’m an idiot. Never for- leadership here. River. To varying degrees, all those students get that for one second. But there is To lead is to take on responsibility. something about achieving our goal To lead is to unify and move forward have a drive and ambition to manage, to each and every week, as well as gaining and make progress. To lead is to make lead. Sometimes I wonder about the student the national recognition along the way. sacrifice for gains. I do not claim that all Things got so frustrating recently I gave those who desire to be leaders do so for groups up there - do they just sit around and serious thought to quitting the whole altruistic reasons. There is money to be gig. People were being unresponsive made, power to gain and exercise, attempt to manage each other? and uncommitted. I had to be talked off recognition to sow. All these things are the ledge when I realized that few, if intoxicating and addictive. No matter law? To turn bright young students far too easy to pass along the blame. It anyone, cared about this as much as I the reason one wants to lead, the trap- into followers? is often said that crap flows downhill. do. But then the issue came out that pings of office require the same cause This malaise is reflected in our (Eds. note - can I just tell you how hard Monday, and all the reasons why I love and effect. It takes a certain something campus groups, and the few here that it was to write “crap” instead of the real working here came flooding back. to get the job done, and the answer to are willing to try to do something about word that goes there? Ye gods.) Here at To be a successful leader is to make the $64,000 question is not charisma. it are basically plowing the snowy the Law Center, if you're at the top of a difference. If you have done your job When the opportunity to lead is abun- driveway with a spoon. When we grad- the hill, odds are that you are at the bot- right, you have made something better, dant, like it is here at the Law Center, uate, we're going to go work, either tom of the hill as well. accomplished a goal, or made a profit. all it takes is the willingness to step up directly or indirectly, for our MBA The problems are many. Too few No matter why you decided to do it, and take the reins. There are a select counterparts. This does not sit well understand the concept of risk and the world is now a better place. The few here who happily accept the man- with me. The energy and drive it takes reward, or perhaps they understand it desire to lead is something Georgetown tles given to them, but they are then to make the opposite true exists in truly too well. It is well established that once MBAs go to school for, and something instantly struck by the lack of others small quantities here. The law is, by you get here, a Georgetown JD is all that we leave at the door when we here that are willing to work as hard as nature, complex to understand and dif- you need to have a successful life - why begin law school. It's a dangerous path they will. ficult to master. Does it have to be reac- should you try to do anything else? Can to start down, but fortunately, the deci- I wish I knew what it is about tive? Is our attention so captured that this really be what is going on here? sion to turn back is an easy one to we leave leadership to those who have Also troubling is the complete and utter make. Way too many reasons to dislike Howard Dean that her new employer was none years. Now, don't get me wrong. I thing I say. Wear seven different Michael Palisano other than Howard Dean, the flood- love sausage. However, breakfast types of flowers in your hair. gates of my hatred were directed sausage as an institution has always However, I think that your message squarely towards the man himself. seemed a little…off to me. First of all, might be a trifle tarnished when oth- I know exactly what you're think- Not only did Dean carry the banner they're much smaller than ordinary erwise privileged white suburban ing: this is going to be another self- that I was opposed to, but he also sausage which seems like they're of teens coopt the hippie image and sub- important conservative article dis- hired a grade of human being, that, if lesser quality for some reason to my scribe to a political ideology in which paraging the policies of the liberal it were to be graded by the FDA, untrained eye. Generally, they are they would be completely disenfran- politics and erstwhile Presidential would only be rated for consumption also not grilled and so they don't get chised. Try to imagine these students candidate Howard Dean, former gov- in jerky form. that nice carcinogenic, charred flesh in a 1968 Democratic Convention ernor of Vermont. While my political The very name, "Howard Dean" feel. I can't stomach heavy food in the type scenario, with riot police and sympathies do tend towards the con- brings together two very disparate morning. A stack of silver dollars or a tear gas. It's difficult to imagine these servative, my patent dislike of and distasteful concepts in my mind nice Belgian Waffle is the most I can hippies not soiling their Carhartts Howard Dean extends beyond politi- at first blush. To whit, the first images ordinarily tolerate. But the heaviness and running in terror. It's also a little cal matters, into the realm of idiotic that are conjured in my mind are of the sausage grease makes me feel hard to take Dean seriously as a polit- petty spite. Besides, I have many Howard Johnson's hotel chain and just plain wrong, like I have already ical candidate when the majority of friends who will vote for Howard Jimmy Dean breakfast links. Howard eaten dinner for the day, and I have his supporters haven't mastered the Dean. I have never been able to con- Johnson, or "HoJo's" as they became two more meals left. I also associate concept of personal hygiene. I don't vince them that I'm right, and vice known (for some reason I can't figure breakfast sausage with Sunday think it's too much to ask to have a versa, so I learned a long time that it out, Howard Johnson was too long to brunch which brings up all kinds of President with his finger on the but- is futile to try. If you vote for Howard pronounce) are about the seediest full uncomfortable memories of dressing ton to have a base that has mastered Dean, I respect your opinion, service hotels you will find any- up for church. It doesn't help that the roll-on anti-perspirant technolo- although it is wrong. where. Howard Johnsons are the bot- Howard Dean's home state is gy. My ire was raised, much like the tom feeders of the economy hotel Vermont, which is famous for pro- Naturally, I have begun to think tidewaters of the Potomac during the chain, an impressive feat when you ducing Maple Syrup, also associated of Howard Dean as the unholy off- Hurricane, a few weeks ago, when I consider that its company includes with large breakfasts. spring of a sleazy hotel chain, a large, found that an acquaintance of mine Best Western, EconoLodge, Red Roof There is also the fact that Howard down-home breakfast, and a jumbo- from college was working on Dean's Inns, Motel 6, and Super 8. I have Dean would garner the same follow- sized doobie sold by a guy in a rain- campaign in New Hampshire. I hap- stayed at many of the aforementioned ing if he had been endorsed by Trey bow kufi. So when his name is men- pen to despise this neophyte political inns, but for some reason, Howard Anastasio, lead singer of uber-hippie tioned, I instantly feel full, slightly intern, which, oddly enough, is not an Johnson seems like the sleaziest, even band Phish. If you're reading this and nauseous, and uncomfortable. If you unusual sentiment for me to harbor though I can't remember the time I you say to yourself: "Hey Mike, I'm a choose to vote for Howard Dean, that about my acquaintances. The circum- stayed there. Perhaps that's because it hippie" I promise, I have nothing certainly is your right as a patriotic stances of how I came to hate this girl was in Canada. against you. If you are a hippie and American. Just don't be surprised if I will bore the reader, but the impor- Jimmy Dean has been plugging truly subscribe to the hippie ideology, ask you what your favorite brunch tant thing was that once I discovered his breakfast sausages on TV for more power to you. 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