Sometimes Eloquence Doesn't Do Justice

Recently, The Alabama Legislature Blocked A Bill in Committee (proposed by an ultra conservative state senator) that would allow students and faculty to carry concealed weapons on campus. (Some people are confused by this whole 2d Amendment thing and are presuming the likely decision in District of Columbia v. Heller),

When asked about his position on the bill, University of Alabama President Robert Witt said it was somewhere between "adamantly opposed and hell no."

Prof. JDate

Prof. JDate:  [student], what do you think?

Student:  I sort of like contributory negligence.

Prof. JDate:  Why?  Do you hate me?

Later in today's class:

Prof. JDate:  She's a "shitty lawyer" according to the website.  Do you think she'll sue him to get an injunction to take that off the site?  No, you don't want to have to prove whether or not you're shitty.

Back Again

So much for the break.

The Best Thing to Come from Commie Russia Since Vodka

Leningrad Cowboys & Red Army Choir

Moot Court: Over

Well for everyone on this board, the moot court competition is over. I made the board but honestly I don't feel good about it. My partner didn't make it. I had a lot of friends who didn't make it. I had a lot who did, but I really feel like I left my partner down. I should have been able to revise his brief a little bit better. I mean you look at the list and you know how hard everyone worked on it and only 1 in 3 made it. Just not very satisfying.

I did get my ultimate wish. I'm on the board and I don't have to do it any more. Now to work on other things that have been hanging over my head, like outlining!

Two Days of Quotes

Yesterday, during an IM conversation with my girlfriend:

Me:  We're watching a Lifetime movie in Environmental Law.  A.  Lifetime.  Movie.

Girlfriend:  Fagbulous.

Girlfriend:  Oh god...that was a typo, but so appropriate.

Introducing Prof. JDate, my very Jewish Law and Econ professor (only called Prof. JDate because he's mentioned it several times, not because I'm antisemitic):

Prof. JDate:  "I can take my peanuts and my beer and have fun while the child drowns.  That's really OK under tort law.  In fact, we LIKE that part of tort law."

They oughta give me the Wurlitzer Prize

So this is an extremely stressful semester. I think I can say that even without outside problems it would be the most stressful semester of school I've ever had. Of course, there have been outside issues stemming from last semester's events. Delayed exams I haven't been able to take, bills, negotiations not for credit, etc.

If Nashville had any concept of moot court my life would be a country song.

So in honor of that sentiment, I'm posting my favorite tragedies with a twang. Great laments from classic country songs.

"I gave her a ring, she gave me the finger"
"I'm so miserable without you, it's almost like having you here."
"Get Your Tongue Outta my mouth, cause I'm kissing you goodbye"
"Her teeth were stained, but her heart was pure"
"I've been flushed from the bathroom of your heart"
"She got the goldmine, I got the shaft"
"You're the reason our kids are ugly"

And one just for Barbara Mandrell, my first love: You can eat crackers in my bed anytime.

I guess it isn't all bad. I'm very close to finding a place to stay for the first half of the summer!

Victory: I Have Seen The Others

I got this nice little email this morning:

I looked at the citation you were appealing and we were able to void that ticket.

I didn't even have to show up to an appeal. I essentially got it kicked on summary judgment.

How's that for sticking it to the man! Jack Thompson, eat your heart out.

Finally, a Good Day

After a week of hell dealing with my student comment and dead hard drive drama, today has been absolutely brilliant. I finished my student comment during my last class, and I think it has at least a slight chance of getting published. However, I'm not going to get my hopes up too much about this one. Just finishing the damn thing removes a HUGE weight from me that has been there since last August.

My girlfriend also landed a summer job. This relieves a lot of stress from both our lives. I am also ecstatic because she will be in this state within driving distance of me during the second half of the summer. This is what happens when you get used to spending every day together.

On top of those two amazing events, it is a beautiful day outside. Upper 60's, slight breeze, clear skies, birds chirping, the works.

Disaster is coming, I just know it.

Law School Took My Soul: They won't understand

I got a really stupid parking ticket at the student recreation center today. I quickly approached the ticket nazi and she said "I could see your decal it will be fine just appeal it." So I wrote my appeal and submitted it only. Come to find out, it is a student run board. Poor undergrads, they will have no clue what I'm arguing and will probably enforce the citation just because they think I'm a douche for making a valid argument. I might have to pull out the old school fraternity shirts that I haven't worn in 5 years to make my appeal. What if my ticket nazi isn't around? I doubt that she will be. I doubt I could get it tossed on Sixth Amendment grounds. Certainly, I could appeal it to a real court (kidding); these citations have to infringe upon interstate commerce... everything affects interstate commerce.

Here is what i filed with the parking authority:

I was given a citation for "Improper Affix Permit" with the comment "Permit behind law school decal." I appeal because my decal was displayed within the guidelines provided by the school. The rules state "18.Failure to display a current parking permit while on campus will result in the issuance of a parking citation. All charges, including tow charges and the purchase of current permit will be assessed before the vehicle is released." I was displaying a valid and current parking permit (the law school decal and commuter decal). The law school decal was hanging from the rearview mirror face out facing the windshield (as is often necessary to access the law school parking lot). Furthermore, the law school decal is a valid, unique (it has a parking number), and official parking decal (it must be given by the law school registrar). The law school decal is only issued to currently enrolled law students who have purchased a regular commuter decal. Law school parking is only available at the law school in connection with a commuter parking decal. Therefore, the law school decal directly establishes that the owner is a SE Commuter. Behind the law school decal was my commuter parking decal, which was "face out" facing the rear of the car (as is often necessary to access the law school parking lot) so that all identifying information was easily visible to the proper official. The only other regulation listed (and notable not within the "Parking and Traffic Rules" section) is that "Failure to display a current parking permit while on campus will result in the issuance of a parking citation. All charges, including tow charges and the purchase of current permit will be assessed before the vehicle is released." As noted supra, I was in compliance with this regulation as well. Both decals were hanging from the rearview mirror and were face out respectively. I had my decals properly affixed to the guidelines. This citation was invalidly operated. The guidelines as applied should be void for vagueness and ambiguity.