Justice is Blind … or … Three Blind Judges

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Monica

Justice is Blind

(Sung to the tune of… well, you know)

Three blind judges
three blind judges
see how they run
see how they run
they ran away from discussions of state
refused a constitutional mandate*
failed to honor a nation in wait
three blind judges.

Three blind judges
three blind judges
see how they run
see how they run
the verdict will likely be cruel, you see
no mercy shown for reputations three
forgotten waifs of history
three blind judges.

 

*Article 2, section 3, Constitution of the United States:
He (the President) shall from time to time give to the Congress Information of the State of the Union, and recommend to their Consideration such Measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient; he may, on extraordinary Occasions, convene both Houses, or either of them…
poem copyright © 2011 Monica Glickman
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10 Responses to Justice is Blind … or … Three Blind Judges

  1. beeblu's avatar bluebee says:
    January 31, 2011 at 1:26 pm

    Thanks for the info – It seems, even at the most basic level in a democratic society, an astounding lack of graciousness and manners, I would think. I guess they see it as taking a stand. Interesting…

  2. Monica's avatar Monica says:
    January 29, 2011 at 10:27 am

    Thanks, Andro, for this interesting comment. I guess we have the right to insist on more, whether from ourselves or our officials. Best to you — Monica

  3. andro54's avatar andro51 says:
    January 29, 2011 at 10:10 am

    Tunnel Vision Is A Very Dire Choice
    One That Can Only Mean Negativity…

    Androgoth XXx

  4. Monica's avatar Monica says:
    January 28, 2011 at 1:27 pm

    Thanks, Richard. I have heard you sing now — you’re really good — but you probably don’t want to add this to your repertoire.

  5. Artswebshow's avatar Artswebshow says:
    January 28, 2011 at 5:12 am

    Ha ha, excellent.
    I know the tune and this fits really well

  6. Monica's avatar Monica says:
    January 27, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Hi Bluebee, Three of our nine Supreme Court justices chose not to attend Obama’s speech. Not that they are obligated to show up, but it’s certainly traditional and respectful, not just to Obama but to our system of government. These justices often write opinions quite contrary to Obama’s political leanings, and the understanding is that they did not want their presence to demonstrate support for Obama’s political positions. (I’m trying to be moderate here.) My predilection is to revere the Court and its justices, but it has gotten harder in recent years.

  7. beeblu's avatar bluebee says:
    January 27, 2011 at 4:18 am

    Hi Monica – we get a watered down version of the SOTU address here so I would be interested to know the background to your post. Bb

  8. lazfreedman's avatar lazfreedman says:
    January 26, 2011 at 7:02 am

    Selective blindness,along with greed disease….
    Don’t get me wrong, Ha
    Love this one …Monica my friend,
    Peace,
    Laz

  9. penpusherpen's avatar penpusherpen says:
    January 26, 2011 at 4:45 am

    …I know, Monica, and I sang it as I read your poem. A very sorry state mandate.
    Justice, the one thing we all rely on, try to believe in… can be blinkered so easily by those who have the power. xPenx

  10. aussieian2011's avatar aussieian2010 says:
    January 25, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    An interesting story of the three blind mice , like the analogy to the politics of the world today
    Ian aka Emu

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