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Vol. XXV, No.2 Fordham University School of Law © The Advocate November, 1992
The J.A.G. Controversy by Tracy Murphy
On October 15th approximately a Mr. Parker sent a personal letter to all Bret Parker first responded to the JAG' s dozen Fordham Law School students pro the students scheduled to interview with presence on campus by filing an "infor tested against the Judge Advocate General the JAG representative, Mr. Thomas mal" complaint on September 2nd of this GAG) performing job interviews on cam Markiewicz of the Air Force Legal Services year with the Career Planning Office in pus. They opposed the Military's policy of Agency, asking them to cancel their meet accordance with procedures in their~ employment discrimina tion against homo ing with him that day. According to Mr. to Fall 1992 Recruiting. Assistant Dean sexuals and believed the JAG's pres ence was ethically and morally in compatible with the mission of the Law School, and in violation of stated school policy. Throughout the day they requested faculty and students sign a petition supporting a compromise proposed by Dean Feerick in a letter to the Fordham Law School Community on Octo ber 13th. Five Hundred people signed the petition in one day ac cording to the protest organizer, third year student Bret Parker. "Al most everyone who came across the petition signed it, including most faculty members." Many faculty members also told him and others involved in the demonstration they would write letters to Dean Feerick in support of the Dean's proposal. The response was not unanimous, however, with some students com menting negatively on the protest and petition. Dean Feerick said he Members of the Fordham Law Community demonstrate against the l.A.G. felt the protest was orderly and peaceful and handled in a responsible and Parker, two students cancelled their ap Kathleen Brady, in charge. of the Career appropriate manner. Currently, the pro pointment in response to his request and Planning Center, responded by letter the tester do not plan to demonstrate again, several others admitted they had been un following day, quoting the Center's Anti and according to Mr. Parker there has been aware of the Military's policy of discrimi Discrimination Policy: "The School of Law 'no discussion about a response if JAG were nation based on sexual orientation. He also does not knowingly support or patronize invited back next year. He added, how addressed a letter to several student grou ps any organization that illegally discrimi ever, "if it doesn't work out that way--JAG on October 1st asking them to "support the nates on the basis of race, religion, gender, being barred--you can bet something else ' right of students to be free from discrimi creed, national origin, age, disability, mari will happen on campus." nation at Fordham." tal status, sexual orientation or veteran sta-
D.W.L.S. Spotted on Campus by Michael C. Fries
O.W.L.S. were observed soaring through group, but, found it awkward asking fel O.W.L.S., Donna hopes to inform students campus on Wednesday, October 20th. low students their age and background. and stress the significance of not relying on That'sright! TheO.W.L.S. (Older&Wiser? The primary purpose of O.W.L.s. is to passed experience to succeed in law school. Law Students) have established a nesting assist students making the onerous adjust In addition, Myra Pilson a second year area right here at Fordham. ment from being out of school to getting evening student, who has successfully Have you been out of school an ex reacquainted with the academic world. The managed the difficult obligations of family tended period of time? Have you ever O.W.L.S. hope to achieve this goal by pro life, career, and law studies, addressed the wondered if you were the only law student viding a forum in which returning stu students. Myra is married, expecting her Inside who gave up a thriving career with a mar dents can share their ideas, suggestions first child, employed full-time, and eligible velous office, your own coffee pot, and and experiences, as weIl as provide emo for law review. Career ...... pp 3, 4 income for a tiny locker filled with text tional and spiritual support for the return Although the O.W.L.S. were recently hatched there are many events in the incu books? Are you balancing the simulta ing student. Donna hopes to make the Crossword ...... pg 5 neous responsibilities of being a spouse, adjustment as pleasant as possible for stu bator, such as, mentor/mentee programs, parent, employee and law student? Well, dents who come back to higher learning. early happy hours, spouse day, children the O.W.L.S. want you to know they give At the inaugural meeting Donna spoke day, workshops on time management and Culture ...... pp 8,9 a hoot and are actively seeking you to about the importance of taking law school understanding the needs of the other share those experiences with members of seriously. Even if you have been successful members Opinions ...... pg 11 the Fordham community. in another career, and have non-academic of the students' families who rely on them for support. These and other events will be Founded by second year day student responsibilities you must not take law Religion ...... pg 10 Donna Lippman, the introductory meeting school gratuitously. Donna also repeated announced later. The O.W.L.S. welcome was enthusiastically attended by over the importance of participating in the writ any suggestions or comments. Please con forty students. Donna's motivation to or ing and moot court competitions and to tact Donna Lippman. Student Clubs ...... pp ~, 6 ganize O.W.L.S. was fueled by her OWl) view those competitions as vehicles to en The O.W.L.S. emphasize that they do (false) feelings of being the only older stu hance legal skills. Some older students not discriminate according to age or any dent in the day program. Donna had the regard the competitions as just a fictitious other criteria. AIl events are open to all desire to meet others within her own age game played by. overachievers. Through members of the Fordham community.
. , , 2 November, 1992· Letter · The Advocate
Letter From The Editor-In-Chief
Dear Readers: THE ADVOCATE Fordham University School of Law As Editor- in-Chief of The Advocate. I have many challenges. However, I also have many reasons to celebrate Thanksgiving. I am thankful for the wonderful people who have given their time and advice in many areas. I extend my appreciation to Fr. Zogby, Dean Vairo, Prof. Batts, Prof. Janet Tracy, and the staff of CLC's The Observer. Diana R.Thompson I am especially thankful for the expertise of Fordham Law's own publicist, Robert EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Cooper. He provided the photograph of Judge George Bundy Smith for the last issue and continues to share helpful information. I am also delighted that many students, professors, and administrators have Irene Wang expressed kind remarks regarding the first issue of this academic year. MANAGING EDITOR I am thankful to the Lord for this opportunity to share my joy and peace with my PHOTOG RAPER fellow students and professionals. May each of us have a blessed Thanksgiving this year!
Diana R. Thompson STAFF: Robert Cinque, James Margoulis, Tracy Murphy Editor-in-Chief
1.A. G. continued from front page The memo stated: "Neither Bylaw 6-4(b) nor The Advocate is the official newspaper of Fordham Law five letters to the Fordham Law Commu Executive Committee Regulation 6.19 is so School, publisned by the students of this school. The purpose of nity at large have been distributed discuss limited .... Bylaw section 6-4(b) and Execu The Advocate is to report the news concerning the Fordham Law ing the issue. The first was Dean Feerick's tive Committee Regulation 6.19 prohibit dis School community and developments on the legal profession, letter, just prior to the protest, in which he crilnination based upon the listed grounds and to provide the law school community with a medium for invited written response to his proposed even if that discrimination is not illegal un communication. The Advocate does not necessarily concur with compromise. Four days after the protest der applicable federal, state or local law." opinions expressed herein, and is not responsible for the opinions Professor Earl Phillips circulated a four On November 11, 1991 several student of individual authors or for factual errors in submissions. Address page memo opposing any exclusion of the organizations sent Dean Feerick a letter all letters, manuscripts, and checks to: The Advocate, Fordham JAG from campus. There followed a letter strongly urging the Law School to reevalu University School of Law, 140 W. 62nd St., New York, NY dated October 20th by first year students ate its policy regarding JAG. The letter 10023. Contributions are tax deductible. Submissions should be Martin Urciuoli and Laurance J. Rosansky was signed by: Fordham National Lawyers taking issue with Professor Phillips' memo. Guild, Black Law Students Association, made on disk in Macintosh Microsoft Word accompanied by a On October 26th second year student Rob Asian American Law Students Association, hard copy. We reserve the right to edit for length. For further ert Newman circulated an angry letter at Latin American Law Students Association, information call (212)874-3826. tacking ProfessOr-Phillips and calling for Jewish Law Students, Gay and Lesbian Law l$resignation. On the same day, Fordham Association, and Fordham Law Women. The © 1992 The Advocate Alumnus and last year's President of the letter stated: "We would like to be part of Gay and lesbian Law AsSOCiation, John thIS review process and feel the student Caminiti, responded to Professor Phillip's body should be made aware of the dis letter. Mr. Caminiti said he was "contact criminatory policies of the JAG." The Dean surveying'othersch06is was decided to be adopted by a full vote of the Faculty in May, ingother Fordham Alumni in order to bring also received several letters from individu too suspect. The SBA, afte . ',tion 1992, and is found on page 72 of the Student this matter to their attention. So far I have als last year expressing opposition to JAG's with Dean Brady, felt few LcI.~ ~ _ • lace Handbook. The policy reads, in part: been very pleased with their response to presence. ment Offices would admit in writing that "Fordham Law School protects the right of my suggestion that any request by Fordham In response to the AALS policy and the they weren't following the AALS Execu each of its students to be free from discrimi Law School for financial donations be po letters received Dean Feerick asked the Fac tive Committee Regulation 6.19 or Bylaw nation in connection with, participation in, litely but firmly refused until the school ulty Career Planning Committee, then 6-4(b). He said "The survey never got off access to, or benefits of anxacademic or non stops supporting the discriminatory prac chaired by Professor Bym, to enlist the assis the ground." academic program or activity of the Law tises of the military by allowing such re tance of the SBA in creating a mechanism in Professor Phillips said abou t his memo School on the basis of... sexual orientation." cruitment on campus." which all parties could express their point of of October 20th "Since we're not going to Dean Feerick and Professor Phillips under view on the subject. In a memo dated 11 have it [the forum] 1 thought in response to' stand this policy to apply only to the Fac Backdrop to the Protest May 1992, FCPC reported a meeting had the Dean's letter it was appropriate for me ulty, Administration, and Student Body and Discussion surrounding JAG's pres been put together with the help of the SBA to address my views to the Law School not to the presence of JAG on campus. Dean ence on campus did not start with this "and was attended by Professor Bym, Quinn, Community at large." Feerick: "I never understood this policy as year's demonstration. The Career Plan and Sims, Christina Meincke (Career Plan This summer Dean Feerick, meeting dealing with an employer outside the ning Center's Anti-Discrimination Policy ning), Chris Hawke (SBA), Patrick Costello with Professor Quinn (who had replaced school... and at no time during their work. .. was administratively adopted three years . (Persons with Disabilities), Joseph Englan Professor Bym as the Chairperson of FCPC), was military recruitment part of their fo ago following recommendations from the (Federalist Society), Joseph DeSimone (Na Dean Brady, and Dean Vairo decided, in cus." Professor Batts argues that the policy Faculty Career Planning Committee (FCPC) tional Lawyers Guild), Melisa Bomes the words of Dean Brady, "to indefinitely "clearly on its face applies to any part of the and the Minority Affairs Committee. (Fordham Law Women), Stephen Finn and postpone" an actual gathering of the entire Law School... including the Career Planning Fordham Law School had no written policy Micheal Ryan." The memo further reported: Fordham Law Community because of the and Placement Office." Professor Batts con at that time to deal with complaints of " The students emphasized that they were volatility of the issue. Dean Brady said "it cedes neither the JAG-nor the Career Plan discrimination by recruiters. not seeking a resolution from the Commit wasn't that we were trying to avoid the ningOffice'semployerinvitationpolicywere On August 10th 1990 the Executive tee, but a mechanism for resolution. After issue, we obviously wanted to deal with discussed by the Committee but she em Committee of the Association of American considerable discussion, during which ev this issue, but we were trying to think of a phatically states that the Committee did not Law Schools (AALS) distributed Memo ery student was given the opportunity to way to have everybody'S opinions heard intend for this limit to the policy. Professor randum 90-47 containing Executive Com speak, unanimous agreement was reached and not have it be terribly divisive." Chris Fogelman refused to comment. rnittee Regulation 6.19, which requires "[a] on the first step in the process: Next fall the Hawke and Kelly Crawford, Vice-Presi The SBA debated Dean Feerick's letter member school shall inform employers of Career Planning Committee will hold a pub dent of the SBA, met with Dean Feerick on Tuesday, 27 October, and will vote on a its obligation under Bylaw 6-4(b ) ... and has lic hearing on the issue. Any member of the early this semester and were told of the response at their next meeting. Kelly a further obligation. .. to assure that place Law School Community may testify. (There decision to forgo a forum. Professor Quinn, Crawford said "it's highly likely t~at an ment assistance and facilities are made was also a suggestion that a representative around that time, recommended to the Dean approval of the Dean's proposed compro available only to employers whose prac of JAG or the Dep't of Defense be included.) that he write an open letter to the Law mise will pass." Dean Feerick has received tices are consistent with the principles of Following a hearing, the SBA may decide to School Community presenting his pro a great deal of response to his letter and equal opportunity stated in Bylaw 6-4(b)." poll the student body. (We have since been posed compromise and invite comment on continues to receive letters daily. He de Bylaw 6-4(b) reads, in part: "A member informed that the SBA may survey other the subject. This recommendation resulted clined to comment on their tone or content school shall pursue a policy of providing its Law Schools. The usefulness of a survey on in the Dean's letter of October 13th. until a final decision is reached "within a studen,ts and graduates with equal oppor a matter so sensitive will have to be further Three years ago Dean Feerick ap reasonable amount of time, most. likely be tunity to obtain employment without dis evaluated.) ~he students unanimously pointed a another committee to draft the fore the end of the semester." The FCPC crimination or segregation on the grounds agreed that we were all proceeding in good school's" Anti-Discrimination Policy and memo of 11 May, 1992, stated: " The stu of. .. sexual orientation." On April 2, 1991 faith and that JAG would be permitted on Student Grievance Procedure." That com dents understand that the ultimate resolu the AALS sent Memorandum 91-33 to campus in the fall because no resolution mittee was headed by Professor Fogelman, tion rests with the Law School policy-mak member schools in response to confusion could be reached before that time." and included Professors Batts and Daly, ing body, i.e., the Faculty." whether Bylaw 6-4(b) and Regulation 6.19 Chris Hawke, SBA President, acknowl working with outside council. The policy prohibited only "uIJlawful" discrimination. edged the meeting bu t said the usefulness of and procedure they recommended was The Advocate • Career· November, 1992 3 Hiring Happens Continuously in the Legal Market: It does not stop on December 15th. Kathleen Brady, Asst. Dean
This is a facttha t is overlooked by many Think about classmates, alumni, faculty ment Exchange to sublet your apartment in environmental and family law are doing students. Usually at this point in the hiring members and administrators, friends, fam NYC as well as use it as a resource to rent an well despite the recession. Talk to faculty cycle, students start to get depressed and ily, associates from former jobs, civic and apartment in a different locale for the sum members to learn more about specific areas. feel as if they will never find a job. It is church groups. Contact speakers you have mer. • Research assistant positions - Our important to remind yourself that you will heard as well as people you may have read • Small firms - Use Martindale-Hubble faculty members are involved in many re not be ready to start a job for at least 7 about in newspapers. Attend Career Din as well as local area phone books and the search projects and could always use help. months, so there really is time to secure ners and alumni events to network. Do not alumni directory to uncover contacts. Typi This is a wonderful opportunity to acquire employment. The worst part about this limit your list to lawyers. Talk to everyone! cally, these firms do not recruit on campus strong research and writing skills, get process is the anxiety of being unsettled. It is important to note that STEP 2 must because students are not interested in them immediate feedback and impress a faculty Approximately 40% of the students se come before STEP 3. If you cannot articulate NOT because they are not interest in you. member enough to write you a letter of cure employment through the On-Campus your skills and assets your contacts may not Send a resume and coverletter. Takecontrol recommendation. Interview Program. This article is designed be able to help you. of the process by following up with a phone Check the job books frequently ...net to help the other 60% figure out what to do STEP 4: Consider all your options. For call. Remember, small employers do not work constantly .. .prepare a targeted mail next. example: have recruiting departments. It is up to you campaign and make certain the staff of CPC STEP 1: If you haven't already done so, have • Other geographic regions - Tap into to follow through. knows who you are. Finally, remember, your resume and cover letters reviewed by our alumni networks to learn about oppor • Consider different practice areas - hiring happens continuously in the legal CPC to make sure you are marketing your tunities there. You can use the NALP Apart- Areas such as personal injury, bankruptcy, market; it does not stop on December 15th. strengths effectively. STEP2: Be able to talk about your skills and assets at a moments notice. It is important to be able to articulate your strengths, pas sions, preferred work style, goals, enthusi asms, values, contributions, potential, ide als, interest areas, temperament, accom plishments, special knowledges and moti 1500 Broadway • New York, New York 10036 • (212) 719-0200 • (800) 472-8899 vations. ooobnBAR REVIEW .. , . .' ,: - ~: " . ' .. .' I It is equally important to be aware of your faults so that you can minimize them. October 5, 1992 Always play to your strengths. By high Stanley D. Chess . President . ~ .. lighting the fact that "although I have no litigation experience, I have .. ." emphasizes John E. Holt-Harris, Esq. your weaknesses! If you need help formu State Board of Law Examiners lating your ideas, make an appointment c/o DeGraff, Foy, Holt-Harris & Mealey " with Kathleen, Tom or Christina. 90 State Street . STEP 3: Find creative methods to get your Albany, N.Y. 12207 self in front of the individuals who have the power to hire you. You need to let as many people as possible know that you are in a Dear Mr. Holt-Harris: job search. Create a contact list including everyone who may be able to help you. Last summer about 2,500 of the 7,400 persons who sat for the New York Bar Examination sat also for the bar exam in a second state. Of these 2,500 persons, the vast majority sat for the exams in New Jersey, Connecticut, or Massachusetts. Join the staff of By scheduling the summer 1993 exam on Wednesday and Thursday, the board is The Advocate. inconveniencing at least 2,500 people and forcing them to take their second bar exams the following winter or another time. This will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost Write, photograph, draw, earning power and inefficient use of time. solicit advertisements, and meet exciting people. A solution that would work to everyone's benefit would be to hold the New York Bar Examination on Monday and Wednesday. The incremental cost of breaking down and setting up 7,400 chairs cannot approach the cost to New York's candidates if they are denied the Call 874-3826 for details. opportunity to take a second exam in New Jersey, Connecticut, or Massachusetts.
We estimate that the cost of breaking down and setting up the 7,400 chairs at about $10,000. The cost in Buffalo and Albany should be far less than the cost in Manhattan. FOLLOW-UP To facilitate your decision, BARlBRI is willing to pay the total cost of $10,000.
to the October article entitled I hope you will reconsider your decision. "Fellowship Opportunities" written by Tom Schoenherr & Jennifer Berge
The application forms for the 1993 Ford Foundation Summer Internship Program are available in the foundation binder in the CPC. PS: More than 2,000 third-year law students have already signed a petition requesting the change of the exam to Monday and Wednesday. If all 7,400 candidates could somehow be There are 27 positions to be filled - 11 contacted, my guess is that more than 7,000 would request the Monday-Wednesday overseas in the Ford Foundation's scheduling. developing country program offices; 16 in the Ford Foundation's New York cc: Members, New York State Board of Law Examiners offices. The deadline is Monday, Deans, New York State law schools November 23,1992.
Contact Prof. Marjorie Martin for further information. 4 November, 1992 • C~reer· The Advocate
Writing International Essay Contest Prestigious Ladas Memorial Contest Asks Collegians To Predict The Future of Computing Award Seeks Entries I
Computerworld magazine, the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Entries are being solicited for the 1992 Ladas Memorial Award, was announced in (IEEE), Computer Society and NCR Corporation seek university students around mid-August by Robin A. Rolfe, president of Brand Names Education Foundation the world to participate in a $60,000 "New Ways of Computing" Essay Competition . (BNEF), sponsor of the prestigious award. Carrying a cash award of $4,000 and other The competition challenges students to envision the world they will inherit and prizes, the award is presented annually for excellence in writing on the subject of help to shape. trademarks, trademark law and related topics. "We believe that this competition will foster new ideas and break through old According to Ms. Rolfe, the award, designed to further interest in the field of ways of thinking about information technology," said Giuseppe Bassani, vice trademarks and to enhance general understanding ofthe discipline, was established president, NCR Stakeholder Relations Division. by the ~aw firm of Ladas & Parry in memory of Stephen P. Ladas, an attorney and "These students represent the business leaders of tomorrow. The author, and has been presented annually since 1977. Ladas, she noted, made essays could offer novel insights into new ways of computing." exceptional contributions to the field of international intellectual property law. A total of $60,000 in prizes will be awarded to the three top winners by the contest Open to all persons interested in the subject, particularly students, contest rules sponsors. Selected, award-winning entries will be published in Potentials. a allow the judges to preclude those persons already well-established in the field of student magazine for up-and-coming engineers and computer scientists. trademarks or trademark law _Originally unpublished manuscripts must be submit The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 in cash and an NCR ted to BNEF by December 31, 1992; articles published in 1992 must be in the judges notebook computer. Second prize is $5,000 in cash and a notebook computer; third hands no later than February 15,1993_ prize is $3,000 cash and a notebook computer. Professors or faculty advisors who In addition to the ash award, the winner receives financial support up to $1,000 work with and encourage the three winning students will also receive NCR to attend an education program sponsored by the Foundation or the U.S. Trademark notebook computers. . Association (USTA). BNEF trademark owners and others with 2,5000 members in Because the essay contest's scope is so broad - encompassing virtually any 95 countries_ The winner also receives a set of Dr. Ladas' three volume treatise, aspect of the future of information technology - the sponsors expect to receive Patents, Trademarks and Related Rigltts - National-International Protection . The prize entries that range from the role of information technology in corporations to essays winning paper is generally published in The Trademark Reporter®, a bi-monthly on social and ethical issues that may arise because of pervasive computer technol journal. ogy. Judges will look for essays that provide an imaginative, well thought-out The rules are available by writing: vision of the information technology environment that these students will become LADAS Memorial Award part of in the near future. Specific judging criteria include: social, technological and c/o Brand Names Education Foundation business implications, creativity and originality, clarity, and skill in presentation. 6 East 45th Street Essays must be Original, unpublished work, not to exceed 3,000 words. Entries New York, NY 10017 must be typed, double-spaced, on one side of 8 1 /2-inch by ll-inch bond paper. A. Established in 1987, the Brand Names Education Foundation is a not-for-profit separate sheet should list the entrant's name, school, home address and essay title, charitable organization dedicated to promoting education in the field of trademarks and-speCify the student's level in school as either a graduate or an undergraduate. and advancing the brand names concept. In addition to Ladas, BNEF sponsors the Pages should be numbered and include the essay title in the upper right hand Boal Lecture series, the Saul Lefkowitz National Moot Court competition and is margW, currently seeking funding for a joint venture with the Smithsonian Institution for a All entrieS-must be postmarked by December 15, 1992, and received by January national traveling trademark exhibition. 1, 1993. Questions regarding the contest should be addressed to Sean Glynn, MS&L, (212) 213-7192. NCR employees and family members are not eligible for the contest. Entries should be sent to: ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
College Essay Contest MANNING, SELVAGE & LEE Amnesty International at Fordham presents 79 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10016 Lidia Grafova
Office of the Assistant Dean writer, jouirnalist, human rights activist, Fall Calendar of Events and founder of "Civilian Assistance",
Tues., Nov. 10 Fordham Law Women a non-governmental organization for refugees Reception for Faculty and displaced persons Wed., Nov. 11 Gannon Lecture - Speaker: Charles B. Keely "Creating Refugees: The New World Order and the challenge to American Refugee Policy." speaking on McNally Amphitheatre Sat., Nov. 14, 9 -1 p.m. Open House for entering minority applicants Human Rights Conditions Mon., Nov. 16, 5 - 7 p.m. ULJ Alumni Reception Platt Atrium in the Ex -Soviet Union Tues., Nov. 17, 6:00 p.m. LALSA - Symposium "Jury Selection" Wed., Nov. 18, 9:15 a.m. Stein: Urban Criminal Justice Thursday, November 12, 1992 McNally Amphitheatre Wed., Nov. 18 National Moot Court Arguments 42 W. 44th Street Room: t.b.a. Fordham v. Rutgers 5:00 p.m. Fordham v. St. Johns 8:00 p.m. All students, faculty, and employees Sat., Nov. 21,3:00 p.m. School of Education Kathryn I. Skalon Award are welcome. McNally Amphitheatre Tues., Nov. 24, 4 -- 5 p.m. Reception in conjuntion with the unveiling of the Dean QUuln Memorial Plaque •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• McNally Amphithteatre ,------, Wed., Nov. 25, 6 - 9 p.m. Prof. Felsenfeld I A MESSAGE FOR ALL ORGANIZATIONS I Overview of the Bank Regulatory System I MAKE SURE YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS KNOW I Mon., Nov. 30 Reception in Honor of II THAT THE LAW SCHOOL IS LOCATED AT II Hon. George Bundy Smith I THE LINCOLN CENTER CAMPUS I Wed., Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m. FLAA Christmas Reception Lowenstein - 12th Fl. I Recently a guest speaker mistakenly went to the Rose Hill campus. I ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~L------~------~------~ ------=------~ - The Advocate • Student Clubs • October, 1992 5 Comparison of 1984-1985, 1985-1986 and 1992-1993 SBA Budget Allocations for Student Clubs
1984-1985 1985-1986 1991-1992 1992-1993 1992-1993 QRQANIZAIIQ~ ALLQTMENT ALL01:MENT ALLQTMENT REQUEST ALLQTMENT AALSA 385 485 1,875 3,990 2,250 ABA 200 ADVOCATE 3,985 4,500 675 6,820 1,350 AMNESTY 335 200 BLSA 925 1,000 2,550 4,262 2,950 CLS 70 200 150 COMM. SERVICE 330 2,000 900 DEMOCRATS 250 825 500 ENT. FORUM 3,285 14,296 3,500 ENV.REPORT 3,285 14,325 3,500 ESLC 438 500 FDLSA 455 FEDERALIST 728 770 750 FELC 560 500 FOLLIES 915 1,070 1,500 2,700 1,500 F.LAWWOMEN 300 500 1,019 2,000 1,500 INTRAMURALS 710 810 810 JEWISH L.S 310 1,625 900 LALSA 300 1,540 3,900 2,490 LEG. FICTION 1,760 2,250 1,000 NAT. LAW GUILD 645 500 215 1,250 300 O.W.L.S. 200 150 PAD 179 515 860 1,265 800 RSLA 620 SPORTS LAW 650 300 SUMMATION 700 1,100 1,000 250 250 ....- TOTAL $}0,107 $11 ,170 $21 ,962 $64,723 $26,000 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •I •I CROSSW R[)® Crossword Edited by Stan Chess • I Puzzle Created by Richard SilvestrJ • • ACROSS 40 ~ Friday 68 Pieces of 28 How do the 1 Monkeyshine 41 hlposing eigh1s? aheep get inID • I 6 Wilhhold!he group 69 W1IIit !he pen, .., 42 Neplus cJrra DOWN Holmes? : TOP TEN SCARIEST : 11 Bother 43 Go back 10 1 OllIla, lor one 30 CeI1lin 14 Domilo plays page one 2 GuiIIwIIt servicewomen : PEOPLE ON EARTH : It 45 Liles LoI~ 32 , HtIing_ 15 BlJSh.Ieague oll9lhead 3 Address cyinders 16 Over- 46 Pre-election 4 "The bombs 33 AuIhority I I permissive event IlU'sIilg _ 36 Make a 17 wtrt cid 48 ponzj ,scheme, decision Fitzgerald sing e.g. 5 Issues orders 39 Gaw a hand : 10. Prune-eating Sumo wrestler. : "mi; Hohles? 49 'Hold on TJghr 6 lillie, 10 a 41 Came dean 19 I.t-. Adams band lassie . 43 Does some : 9. High-rise window cleaner : and_ ('SOs 50' Still See 7 l>teing wish c:obbIng 1V &how) _" (Paint . 8 Following 44 BitiICal brother 20 Gives !he Your Wagon along 47 Torrent of : with bladder problem. : once-over tune) II Bird or Barldey abuse 21 Vilagers 52 Speaker of 10 Dressing type 51 Young, Ladd 23 Slim problem diamond lame 11 Where old Ihis and King : 8. Near sighted knife juggler. : 25 Nuts 54 Holds in check !rUt come 53 Easily-spit 26 Workout spot 57 Different fran, Holmas? rock 29 Jersey 60 Ganery display 12 Humorist 54 Simmer place I 7. Megalomaniac Third I bouncers? 61 Is Ihis in the BMy 55 Voiced 31 lDo style of a 13 Babe's 56 A foe of Pan's atlraCtions devilfish, budcies 58 Q.E.D. middle : World Dictators. : 34 Feellousy Holmes? 18 Artificial-fabric 59 Haw value 35 S1re1dled out 64 Spanish sea CO/T4XIn&Ilt 62 SU>mach : 6. Grown men named "Biff' : loosely 65 Star in Cygnus 22 MoglJ master muscles, for 37 Alcohol bumar 66 Raise Ihe 24 It's often set short 38 Feaued 26 Bar bod 63· dam : 5. Heavily armed hot dog : 27 tiOtin'r I vendors. I : 4. Carsick brother in the seat : : next to you. : I 3. Brain surgeon with hiccups. I I I I 2. Anyone with a cranky I : disposition and a chainsaw. : : I. People who offer you drugs. :
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Many Thanks From the Community Service Project and The Public Interest Resource Center To the following individuals who participated in the October Blood Drive: James Hanft demonstrates that donating blood is easy
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CULTURE GUIDE By Diana R. Thompson, Editor-in-Chief
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i The Advocate • Culture • November, 1992 9
Bottle and Glass By James C. Maroulis
Browsing a wine shop for the first few times many and France-names a wine after the too many bad experiences with nasty, includes over 100 bottles that are kept in . is truly an intimidating experience. The type of grape used. The second system, used sweet, head-ache producing plunk. perfect condition and served by the glass in typical neophyte shopper enters with the mainly in France and Spain identifies wine I'll look into them again and get back 5 oz., 2.5 oz., and 1.5 oz. tasting portions. To idea of how much he or she wants to spend by where it is made. For example a Cham to you. enjoy the true wine-tasting experience, ·they and perhaps whether red or white is de pagne is any bottle of wine coming from 4. White Zinfandel: This white produced offer "flights" which are between four and sired. However, uncertainty ensues when Champagne, whether or not is sparkles. In from the same grape as Red Zinfandel eight 1.5 oz. glasses of wine. A flight nor the shopper is confronted with hundreds of today's column, I will discuss the first sys is very popular. It produces many mally consists of wines from similar grape selections displaying arcane labels from vari tem. light, pink, fruity, easily approach varieties or similar region. ous years and countries. The agitated con able wines. Nothing spectacular but sumer then begins to wonder: which one California: astep above the wine-cooler crowd. Last month, I went down to Soho with my should I buy? which countries make good California designates its wines based on the friend Andy Grant. Andy is an Englishman wine? is 1983 a good year? and shouldn't I type of grape used. Wines with over 75% of Australia: who makes entirely too much money and is spend more money? In the midst of this one variety of grape are permitted to put the Australian wines use the same varietal clas a connoisseur of wine: particularly Bur confusion, an over-bearing merchant mate grape name on the bottie; these wines are sifications as California wines, although we gundy. We sampled 15 Chardonnays, eight rializes and m"kes matters worse. The de called "varietals." Most of California's bet don't get the same range of choices in this from Burgundy, seven from California. The flated shopper leaves the store uncertain ter wines are varietals and, when browsing country. Most Australian red is Cabernet French wines came first. A 1991 Pouilly about the purchased bottl~, vowin,g next the shops, you should look for California Sauvignon and most white is Chardonnay. Fuisse' from Dubois was well-balanced if time to put his or her faith in the King of wines with varietal names. The principal The grapes are grown in very warm areas acidic and I thought it was "a good fish Beers. Today's article will address some of red varietals from California are: and they become fully mature. This pro wine." A 1988 Vocoret Premier Cru Chablis these problems. duces wines that are strong in flavor, full of was light and well-balanced; Any thought it By following a few basic rules, you can 1. Cabernet Sauvignon: This is the most fruit, high in alcohol (many times 14%) and was a "good lunchtime wine." A 1988 increase your chances of getting a good bottle common red varietal and it is the quick to mature. The Australians, like the Mersault from Bauzereau was very long, of inexpensive wine. First, try to buy wines main ingredient in red Bordeaux. This Californians, use high quality wine-making smokey, buttery and lemony but had no with a year on the label. Second, in the $5- grape produces deep, heavy, strong techniques and produce good wine. Fur aroma. A 1988 Primier Cru Puligny $10 range avoid French wines and buy wines red wines that often are described as ther, since Australia's economy is no better Montrachet was a solid wine with n,ice bah, ~, , from California, Spain, Italy, Australia or tasting like red currants. There is a than ours, these wines offer good value. ance and structure but "not enough umph." !_ South America. Third, when buying Cali vast volume on the market and it They are rarely less than $5 but there are We split on the 1990 St. Veran "Coupe fornian, Australian or South American wine, spans the qualitative spectrum. many in the $5-$10 range. Dailly" from Duboeuf. Andy thought it look for "varietals." Fourth, buy wine from 2. Merlot: This is the second most commonly tasted of rhubarb and was "very ent~rtain-. a wine specialty shop not the local liquor used grape in red Bordeaux. This Chile and Argentina: ing" while I said it "didn't light my Hre." We , store. Wine stores have lower prices, better grape also has a strong flavor but is As mentioned last time, these wines repre were "mildly disappointed" by the 1990 selection, better staffs, and usually have bet softer and rounder than the Cabernet. sent the best value in the $5 and under range. Chablis from Dauvissat which was short on ter wine. Some good stores in town are: It also matures more quickly and South Americans designate their wines by the palate and was "very sharp and a little the wine is drinkable at a younger variety and Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot burnt." However, we both were blown away 1. 67th StreetWines and Liquors (68th Street age. Since it plays second fiddle to dominate. A small quantity of Pinot Noir by the 1989 Chassagne Montrachet from and Columbus): excellent selection the Cab. Sauv. it is often a good buy. can be found and is light and fruity (try Domain Chauve. We raved over its power- ofCalifornian(AustraIian, IsraeJiand ,. 3. Pinol Noir: This is the main grape of red Trapiche from Argentina). The wine-mak ful nose, extreme length on the palate and its South American wine. Many good burgundy. It produces a lighter, ing techniques are below the level used in raspberry, gooseberry and vanilla flavors. buys in the $5-$10 range. Knowl faster-rna turing wine tha t often tastes California and Australia and the quality of We rated it "very good indeed" and Andy edgeable staff. of cherries. ThePinotNoirisdifficult the wines reflects this-however, the prices pronounced: "this is a grown-up's wine, not 2. Gotham Wine and Liquors (94th and to grow and it is hard to get a good are also lower. As stated last time, I am not a children's wine." Bway): fair selection; lowest prices bottle cheap. Yet, afficiandos believe impressed by the South American white Somewhat tipsy, we moved on the Cali in town. Many good buys under $5. it is peerless. Note: Oregon is now wines but at $3-$5 a bottle you might give fornian Chardonnays. I thought the 1990 Mediocre staff. producing some good Pinot Noirs in them a try: they are mostly Chardonnay. Ferrari-Carano from the Alexander valley 3. Sherry Lehman Wines and Liquors (62nd the $10 range. I have had good expe was nice, buttery and well-balanced; Andy and Madison): super selection, very riences with Oak Knoll, Ponzi, And now for something completely differ thought it was too cedary. The 1990 Morgan knowledgeable but arrogant staff. Knudsen Erath and most especially ent... from Monterey County"slipped down" and Prices are a little high. Adelsheim. was good if somewhat vegetal. . The 1991 4. Gamet Wines (East Side in the 60s): Excel 4. Zinfandel: This grape is used almost Just Say "No" to Nouveau Napa Ridge Central coast was a smooth one lent selection and prices. exclusively in America and produces November brings the first wine produced of dimensional wine; Andy stated "drink it" many heavy, strong, spicy, smokey the year from France: Beaujolais Nouveau. and we both noted thatitwas" damn cheap." In determining wha t to bu y, it is helpful wines. Described by one critic as the This wine, still in its infancy, has been The 1991 Wente Bros. Central Coast "Estate to understand the information on the bottle. "perennial whipping boy of the wine pressed, fermented, bottled and shipped Grown" was also rated as a good value and The most important thing on a bottle of wine press," it offers many good buys. immediately around the world thanks to the had fruity, spicy flavors with a hint of va is the price tag. Always decide how much famed French wine promoter Georges nilla. The bland Chateau Patelle Napa was money you want to spend and never be The principal white varietals are: Duboeuf. Before the gl ue on the labels is dry, a disappointment and is not recommended. \ embarrassed by the amount. There are many 1. Chardonnay: The undisputed king of white the first batch is flown to sophistos in the We were ambivalent about the 1990 l good bottles for $5.00 or less and a helpful wine grapes, Chardonnay is the prin United States who attend absurd Bacchana Silverado Napa but mostly because it was t merchant should point them out. cipal grape of white Burgundy but is lian parties to celebrate the grape harvest. wasn't properly chilled. Yet, the 1990 "Rus i The label on a bottle of wine provides used throughout the world. It has a The remainder is immediately shipped to sian River" Sonoma-Cutrer had very nice information about what's inside. A "vin multi-faceted taste. It an be smooth merchants throughout the world who sell balanced was well made and earned the 1 tage" wine has a year listed on the label. This and buttery, or strong and austere. It the stuff amidst much fan-fare and many Grant seal of approval. t means that all of the grapes used to make the can exhibit various fruit flavors from French flags. The only problem is that this 1 wine were grown in the same year. Vintage citrus to mellon to pineapple. The wine is truly awful. It is produced by un Pretentious Tasting of the Month wines are usually better than wines without chardonnay market is flooded and scrupulous growers in an inferior area of Twice this month, I tasted the 1986 Duca a year on the label (Le. non-vintage wines). although some of the wine produced Beaujolais from inferior grapes using infe . Enrico from the Italian wine maker Corvo. there are two reasons for this. First, almost is non-distinct, most is quite good rior techniques. Further, wine normally Corvo is a large producer that makes many all producers sell their better wines as vin and offers good value for money. improves with some age and Beaujolais wines and this one is supposed to be the 1 tages instead of blending the wine. Wines 2. Sauvignon Blanc: The major grape of Nouveau is brand new. The stuff tastes like good stuff that the Duke drinks. This red blended from more than one year, have no white Bordeaux. Although lacking Welch's grape juice spiked with pure grain wine is made in Sicily from grapes that are year on the label. Wine is normally blended some of the fruity character of the alcohol. It is not worth even the less than $10 left in the vineyard to achieve a maximum when their is some flaw in its character (e.g. Chardonnay, this grape can produce charged for a bottle. Don't fall for the hype. degree of ripeness. The wine is very strong, too acidic, too tannic, etc.). Secondly, when a flexible range of flavors and can be Just say "no." rich, concentrated, and has finish that last all the grapes come from the same year they smdoth, mellow, acidic and slightly over a minute (Le. you can taste it for a long normally have the same characteristics and grassy. It grows well and offers ex Tastings in Town time after each sip). Yet, it maintains its they produce a more distinctive flavor. cellentvalue. Sauvignon Blanc is also Anyone interested in a fun evening of wine · smoothness, balance and finesse. Although A label will also indicate what type of sold under the name Fume' Blanc. tasting and drinking to excess should saun it is likely to improve with age, it is ready to wine is in the bottle. There are two principal 3. Reisling: This grape is used in Alsatian ter down Soho Kitchen on Greene Street. drink now and I wouldn't wait. this wine is systems for designating types of wine. The and German wines and can be excel This is a casual bar complete with sports on event: very highly recommended. first system-used in the United States, lent. However, I have avoided Cali the televisions over-head. Soho Kitchen also Australia, South America and parts of Ger- fornia Reislings because I have had has an extremely fancy wine system that 10 November,1992 • . · ~eligion • The Advocate
·The Christian's Responsibility to the Poor by The Reverend Michel J. Faulkner
In this century, trillions of tax dollars not impact the whole person (or family). take care of the poor and the needy are Him. If we love, we care. Caring is not ~ave been spent in the war on poverty. The fundamental church's approach has endless. The disciple James wrote: "Reli philosophical but practical. Intervention programs ranged in structure been much the same as the federal govern gion thatGod our Father accepts as pure and 3. There is a lack of vision for the wholistic and emphasis from housing, welfare, feed ment, which is to view only one part of a faultless is this: to look after orphans and approach to the Gospel. Many have ing, job training, day-care and health pro person at a time, rather than addressing the widows in their distress and to keep oneself criticized liberals for never addressing grams. needs of the whole person (physical, mental, from being polluted by the world." (James the spiritual needs of a person and only Many reports indicate that the inner city and spiritual). To reach the whole person, 1:27). Jesus told a group of his followers that addressing the social IIeeds. The communities, where the majority of this any intervention should have a wholis tic whatever they do for the least of his ser wholistic approach to the Gospel is so money was spent, are actually worse in terms approach. vants, they do for Him (Matthew 25:40). cial, emotional and spiritual. The good of visible and tangible indicators of socio While the cycle of poverty goes on and While these principles are not new, they are news of Jesus Christ should change a economic progress. If these reports are ac on, the proper approach to intervention re often misunderstood and not followed by person's whole life! curate, what went wrong? Was enough quires more than money. It requires more our society. The intervention ministries are money spent? Did the money reach the than programs. In order to really help the often criticized as being socialistic or Why should the church be involved in targeted population? Is the notion of win . poor, or low-income person, we need a heart unbiblical. intervention ministry? ning the wa~ on poverty for the Christian a of compassion. 1. We must obey the Scriptures. misnomer becauseJesus said "The poor you Professional counselors and psycholo Why has the fundamental church been ab 2. It gives us the right to be heard in the will always have with you ..." (Mark 14:7). gists agree that the most effective way to sent from intervention ministry? community and adds credibility to the What is the church's role? build a person's self image is to have them There are three reasons. message of the Gospel. Prior to the depression of 1929, govern actively involved in helping someone else. 1. One reason the fundamenfalists have not 3. These efforts demonstra te God's compas ment intervention was almost non-existant The present governmental solution is to sim reached out to meet the needs of the sion for the world. in our country. There were no social secu ply give money, food, or food stamps with poor is due to a sharp decline in lay 4. The government can not do as much as the rity, welfare, or Medicare programs. Only out requiring anything on the part of that leadership in the church. Many church church. private philanthropic efforts and the person. In many cases, welfare recipients goers think that the pastor and the 5. The church provides the means for evan churches were involved in missions and are actually penalized for working. How church staff are paid to meet these needs. gelism and follow-up. outreach activities. can we help people if we do not teach and Thus, intervention programs and ef In 1964" President Lyndon B. Johnson affirm the values and skills that forts will only be as effective as the Poverty is a permanent reality in this introduced the most sweeping changes in they need to move ahead in our society? pastor and church staff's resources to world. However, that does not release our social welfare legislation since Roosevelt's The most devastating effect of the cycle of support them. fundamental churches from the responsibil "New Deal." These programs were aimed poverty is tha tit diminishes a person's hope Realistically, financial and physical sup ity to do all they can for all with whom they 1 J at~eJ>QOr, the elderly, and the handicapped. and permanently damages his/her self im port must come from everyone in the come in contact. Theseeffortswere expensive. However, the age. church. If everyone in the church is not For too long, our fundamental churches major problem was that they placed the willing to give of their time, talent, and have turned their backs on social activities. responsibility for administration and dis The Christian Responsibility treasure to help the poor, then we will If all churches follow God's commands we bursement of these funds on the back of the Our country was built on the principles not win the lost souls. will win the lost and see God's redemption federal government. This allowed the con of the Judeo-Christian work ethic, which 2. Many churches have forgotten the Chris in the lives of millions of souls. servativechurch to tum its back on the social states if a person does not work, he should tians' mandate. Our basic mandate is needs of society. not eat (II Thessalonians 3:10), and that all to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, Rev. Faulkner is the .v1inister for Youth and Our aim in this country since the Great work is honorable (l Thessalonians 4:11). mind, and strength: and 'to love our Director of Community Outreach at Calvary Depression, has been to provide a better (ReadalsoPraverbs 6:10-11;28:19,27;31 :9,20.) neighbor as ourself (Mark 12:30-31). As Baptist Church. Heisalsoastudent in theChurch quality of life for all Americans. The crux of The Bible gives instructions for provid we are filled with the love of God, we Leadership Program at FordhamUniversity the issue is that our government's efforts ing for those, such as widows and orphans, are moved to reach ou t to our neighbors Graduate School of Education. have not had a wholistic viewpoint. Meet who cannot care for themselves (Isaiah 1:17). in a variety of ways which will encour ing a need in one area of a person's life does Bible references that direct God's people to age their redemptive relationship with
THE BIBLE ON DISCRIMINATION AND PROTEST
"Judge not, so that you will not be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye." (Matthew 7:1-7)
"Depart from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." (Psalms 34:14)
"Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself. .." (Proverbs 25:9)
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." (Proverbs 15: 1)
"He who listens to a life-giving rebuke will be at home among the wise." (Proverbs 15:31)
submitted by Diana R. Thompson . . The Advocate • Opinions - • November; 1992 11
TO: Members of the Fordham Law School Community TO: Dean John D. Feerick FROM: The Undersigned Faculty Members FROM: Professor Robert J. Kaczorowski RE: Military Recruitment on Campus DATE: October 16, 1992 DATE: October 20,1992 RE: . Law School Policy On October 13, 1992, Dean Feerick asked for written responses from members of the Regarding Military Fordham Law School Community to his preliminary view that after this year the military Recruitment should be banned from on-campus recruitment because of its policy of discrimination against lesbians and gay men. Accordingly, some of us have already made our support of his preliminary view clear, either by memo to the Dean directly, or by signing the petition Professor Robert J. Kaczorowski circulated by students last week. We believe, however, that it would be appropriate to share these thoughts with the community at large as well. I am writing in support of your decision to enforce the law sch~ol's policy against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. However, I believe that limiting the If Fordham Law School has any distinguishing characteristic, it is that it is a "commu military's status to "resume request employer" does not bring our career planning nity." A community is inclusive, it is not exclusive; it tries to bring people together, not set practices into compliance with the law school's antidiscrimination policy or with the . them apart. The military recruitment policy (irrespective of both its legality and any value AALS.'s policy on equal employment opportunity. it serves for the military) is antithetical to the notion of community-it sets one group apart. I understand the delicacy of this issue. Different faculty, university administrators, Just as Fordham would not provide assistance to an employer that (for whatever reasons students, and alumni have strong and conflicting views. Complicating the question is the of its own) said, "No I r~sh (or Jews, or blacks, or women) need apply," Fordham should not fact that the military'S exclusion of gays is legal. Reducing the military to the status of do so for an employer. discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation. To do so violates "resume request employer" seems to be a good compromise in that almost all can live with our community. it. Taking a stronger position against the military might open a hornet's nest. We therefore su pport the Dean's effort to get the mili tary to reconsider thei r policy and So why don't I just leave it alone? Because, as I said above, this otherwise happy to deny the School's aid to all employers discriminating on the basis of invidious stereo compromise does not bring us into compliance with our policy against discrimination or types, whether they relate to race, religion, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. that of the AALS. These are the reasons I believe it does not. The anti-discrimination policy adopted by the law school faculty last spring states that Fordham Law School protects the right of each of its students to be FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION in Marc M. Arkin Martin Fogelman Russell Pearce connection with, participation in, access to, or the benefits of any academic or nonacademic Deborah A Batts Bruce A. Green Joel Reidenberg program or activity of the Law School on the basis of . . . sexual oriefttatidn. '.. .' Daniel J. Capra Tracy Higgins Daniel Richman The law school's policy is consistent with that of the AA.LS: The Assbciation Deborah W. Denno Robert J. Kaczorowski Andrew B. Sims commands that member schools "shall pursue a policy of providing its students and Carl Felsenfeld James L Kainen Bill Treanor graduates with EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT Jill Fisch Mike Lanzarone Georgene M. Vairo DISCRIMINATION . . . on the ground of ... sexual orientation" and to inform e'mployers Martin Flaherty Donald L Magnetti Rachel Vorspan whom it assists in placement functions of their "expectation that the EMPL'OY'ER WILL James E. Fleming Michael M. Martin ' OBSERVE THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY" The military's LEGAL exclusion of gays nonetheless discriminates on the basis of sexual orientation and thereby denies gays equal employment opportunities. It therefore More on the Proposal to violates the law school's antidiscrimination policy and the A.ALS.'s policy of E:qual employment opportuI)ity because these policies do not distinguish betWeen legal and L I • • •E~~lude Milit~y Recruiters illegal discrimination. They PROHIBIT ALL DISCRIMINATION on the basis ofsexual from the Law School orienta tion. What is the correct position for the law school to adopt? Because the military's discrimination is legal, the career planning office should not treat it as it would an' employer By Professor Earl Phillips that discriminates illegally. However, it seems to me that, in providing the military with the assistance and services of a "resume request employer" (listing job opportunities in the It seems evident that the law school should military in our guide to fall recruiting and in our job book, sending the resumes of our not take a position on any partisan political students at the military's request, etc.), we participate in the military's discrimination issue about which reasonable people within against gays in violation of our policy and that of the AALS. the law school com:~unity disagree. I have To bring the law school into compliance, the career planning office cannot offer the military argued that reasonable people in the law the services of a "resume request employer". The career planning office should not even school disagree about the policy of the armed Professor Earl Phillip~ list advertisements it receives from the military on the job board. It should merely keep services which excludes homosexuals from information regarding job opportunities on file and offer it only to students who request armed service; and that the law school standing of the human body and soul, but it. In this way, our career planning office will not participate in or assist the military's should, therefore, continue to permit mili- we have not yet achieved the unanimity on discrimination against gays. But, any students who want to pursue a career in the military ~ tary recruiters to co~e 011 c~mpus, rather these questions that we have achieved re than take sides. - garding racism and anti-catholic bigotry. will have the opportunity to do so. You will notice tha t these an tid iscrimina tion policies are broader than the Uni versity' s. The persuasiveness of that'argument - With all·of our present resources of psychol The University's anJidiscrimination policy merely states that Fordham does not "ILLE and others, as well - depends upon one's ogy, psychiatry, and medicine, reasonable GALLY DISCRIMINATE" and "does not knowingly support or patronize any organiza willingness to admit that a reasonable per people s,till disagree concerning the cause of tion that engages in ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION." .Because the military DOES NOT son can believe that the military's policy is . homosexuality, for example. Some assert it ILLEGALLY DISCRIMINATE against gays, we could accord it all of the benefits and justified, but that is precisely what many are is genetic and, conceivably, it is, but there is assistance of our career planning office and remain in compliance with university policy. unwilling to admit. Whether the military's no scientific datum proving that it is geneti On the other hand, affording any benefits and assistance would violate antidiscrimination policy is justified depends ultimately upon cally determined, though there is data seem policies of the law school and the AA.L.S. because they prohibit ALL DISCRIMINATION questions such as the nature of homosexual ing to show that some individuals are ge on the basis of sexual orientation and ANY PRACTICE that violates the principle of equal ity and the conduct to which it often gives netically predisposed to homosexuality, just opportunity on the basis of sexual orientation. rise, which, in turn, raise questions concern as there is evidence that some are predis Kathy Brady informs me that not more than 1% of our students pursues a career in the ing the needs of the human soul and sexual posed to alcoholism. Thus, one might rea military. Most of those who do come to law school with an existing relationship with the morality. For some, these are closed ques sonably believe that things other than genet military. Consequently, bringing our career planning office practices into complia~ce with tions: Homosexuality and homosexual in ics contribute to homosexuality. Likewise, our policy and that of the AAL.S. will have a minimal impact on our students' career tercourse are as natural and good as hetero sophisticated, learned persons argue with at opportunities. sexuality and heterosexual intercourse, and least as much reason as anyone that homo As you know, Fordham does not have the reputation among minorities that we would there are no moral rules which limit sexual sexual intercourse is immoral, e.g., Roger like. Taking a strong position against military recruitment of our students and bringing our intercourse to, e.g., heterosexual married Scruton, the author of "Sexual Desire", and practices into conformity with our policy and that of the AA.L.S. will serve the additional couples. Any other view can, therefore, only John-Paul II. goal of assuring minorities that Fordham Law School truly is an institution committed to be the product of an unjustified prejudice The point is not that one side or the equal rights. and the equivalent of anti-black, anti-semitic, other is correct, but that reasonable people and anti-catholic bigotry. disagree. The assertion that a reasonable Well, maybe not. There is general agree person cannot take one side or the other is, "Violence, ~hich is chiefly used to punish,. is the least versatile source of power. ment that anti-black, anti-semitic, and anti·/ itself, a form of liigotry. i'fhe- p'ou;.t is that, as ' -Wealth, w,hlcb can be used both to reward and punish, and which can be convertetl into man~ other resources, is a far more flexible tool of power. Knowledge, catholic prejudices are unjustified and im long as reasonable people disagree on a however, IS the most versatile and basic, since it can help one avert challenges that moral, but there is no agree men t concerning public issue, the law school should not im might require the use of violence or wealth, and can often be used to persuade the military's exclusion of homosexuals and pose one view or the other on the law school others to perform in desired ways out of perceived self-interest. Knowledge yields related issues. These issues involve a pro community; and that it can avoid doing so the h~ghest -quality power." found aspect of human nature, sexuality. only by continuing to permit military re Quoted from the book Powershift by Alvin Toffler Their resolution requires a .correct under- cruiters ~:m campus. JULY 1992 NEW YORK BAR EXAM With + BAR/BRI He,ring IS of Believing
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