Comments for Marquette University Law School Faculty Blog

Comment on Keats and the Lawyer by Melissa Greipp

Melissa Greipp — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:06:34 +0000

Keats was already writing poetry in his late teens, and I think he is sometimes included in the high school English curriculum in part for that reason–that the age of the student reader and the writer are not that far apart. The first Keats poem I read in a high school class was the one I included above, along with “Ode on a Grecian Urn”.

Comment on Keats and the Lawyer by Brantley

Brantley — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:27:11 +0000

I always loved “La Belle Dame Sans Merci.” It’s incredible to think that what Keats accomplished having only lived 25 years.

Comment on ADHD and Keeping Time in Practice by Evan Guthrie

Evan Guthrie — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:45:20 +0000

Good tips. Habits to start in school. Thanks for the suggestions on the programs.

Comment on The Mayor and His Map by David Papke

David Papke — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:06:08 +0000

I enjoyed studying the Mayor’s map, in part because I grew up in one of the “blue” neighborhoods in which City of Milwaukee employees are concentrated. My father was a maintenance man for the Milwaukee Public
Schools, and when I was a boy, it seemed like half the adults on my street worked for Milwaukee in one capacity or another. Today, my oldest daughter is a high school teacher for the Milwaukee Public Schools, and she also lives in one of the “blue” neighborhoods.

If one actually asked Milwaukee employees about the residency requirement, one might have a surprising addition for the current debate. Those in favor of maintaining the requirement say it is necessary for the socio-economic stability and well-being of Milwaukee, while those opposed to the requirement say its elimination will guarantee the employees’ “freedom.” Might it be the case that the employees, both in father’s day and in the present, like living in Milwaukee? Might it be that the employees neither see themselves as sources of stability nor feel their freedom is being denied by the residency requirement? Perhaps they simply like to call Milwaukee home. I know I I consider it a great place.

Comment on Keats and the Lawyer by Ellen Henak

Ellen Henak — Fri, 03 May 2013 04:12:50 +0000

I would rather not remember Keats. I have not seen that poem since I was forced to memorize it in my freshman year of high school. Why would anyone expect a 9th grader to understand that poem? I’m afraid that experience ruined Keats for me (although I still can recite most of the poem.)

Comment on Seventh Circuit Honors the Late Judge John L. Coffey at Eckstein Hall by Nick Zales

Nick Zales — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:49:12 +0000

This event sounds like a very fine tribute to a member of the MULS’ 1948 “class of judges.” Good job Marquette!

Comment on ADHD and Keeping Time in Practice by Walkthroughapk

Walkthroughapk — Thu, 02 May 2013 11:00:17 +0000

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Comment on President for a Day by Teresa Roeder

Teresa Roeder — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:37:25 +0000

Interesting article… I would point out that Atcheson was 42 on March 4, 1849, not 32, having been born August 11, 1807. If he were 32 on March 4, 1849, he would have been ineligible to be president based solely on his age.

Comment on Any Chance of Protection? by Timothy Johnson

Timothy Johnson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:40:41 +0000

I’ve had to sign quite a few of these when I’ve been rock climbing or even bouldering at the indoor climbing walls but they are useful. Thanks for clarifying the issues behind these clauses and for the valuable information.

Comment on How Art Modell’s Greed Changed the Concept of Sports Franchises by Terry Miller

Terry Miller — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:31:05 +0000

When comparing Robert Irsay and Art Modell, Baltimore fans are oblivious to how similar they really are. Of the two, Irsay was probably more justified to move his team than Modell was. Art Modell lived the life a wealthy tycoon and depended on his income from the Browns and the Indians to accomplish this feat. When the Indians moved to Jacobs Field in 1994, Modell lost his income stream. Very quickly his financial status began to crumble. Modell had been offered a part of the Gateway project at its inception. He wanted no part of it because he would have lost the income from being the Indians’ landlord along with the concessions and loge revenues which he never shared with the Tribe. Very quickly, he went belly up necessitating a bailout in the form of the offer from Maryland. The citizens of Baltimore graciously accepted Modell and the Browns into their city. They rationalize their acceptance by saying the Browns got to keep the name, colors, and records (via a lawsuit, not Modell’s generiosity), Baltimore did without the NFL for 12 years, Cleveland came back after 3, and the politicians were to blame for not giving Modell what he wanted, when he wanted it. Forgotten by them is that Modell was offered a new stadium at the SAME TIME as the Indians and Cavs received their new facilities. Modell turned it down because he would lose the revenue produced by the Indians and he would lose control of the stadium operations. Art Modell was a greedy and poor businessman, he proved it after his move to Baltimore when he had to sell to Steve Biscotti to bail him out for the last time. The Cleveland Browns have struggled through the ownerships of Al Lerner, Randy Learner, and Jimmy Haslam. I suppose the Cleveland Browns becoming a winner and a playoff contender each year would help ease the sting of the move and the betrayal of its fans by Modell. I think the average Browns fan would also love it if the Ravens’ fans and organization would stop with its revisionist historical representation of Art Modell as being a great owner, businessman, and friend to everyone. His dire financial difficulty was of his own doing. Modell’s alternate option was to sell to a local owner. Had he done that, his status as a HOF owner would have been secured. Art Modell took the Browns from the community that adored them. That one act was enough to destroy his legacy.

Comment on Invoking Article V: NATO’s Entangling Alliance by Nick Zales

Nick Zales — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:00:44 +0000

I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Our government has never shown any real interest in following the dictates of either the U.N. or NATO Charters. We cite them when they serve our purposes and ignore them when they don’t. This is an interesting article but Washington does whatever it wants whenever it wants. Without a world court with binding jurisdiction and enforcement powers, these treaties are paper tigers.

Comment on The Mayor and His Map by Nick Zales

Nick Zales — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:47:55 +0000

As a 27-year resident of the City of Milwaukee I agree with Mayor Tom Barrett. I resent the concept the someone can earn a living off of my tax dollars and then go live somewhere else. If people want to work for the City they must live in it.

Put another way, if residency requirements are limitations on “freedom,” then why do we have any at all? Why not allow judges to live wherever they please and not in the counties where they preside? Why not allow citizens who reside in any state work for the State of Wisconsin? Going even further, why should state senators and representatives have to live in their own districts? Residency requirements have their place and it should be up to those in Milwaukee to decide who may work for the city and not those in Madison who have no interest in the welfare of this city or any real connection to it.

Comment on Does Federal Law Actually Preempt Relaxed State Marijuana Laws? by Jillian Galloway

Jillian Galloway — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:09:26 +0000

The reasoning appears sound. Garden Grove v Felix Kha found that the feds CANNOT use state cops to enforce federal law. (And as the feds have only 5,500 men and make just 1% of all marijuana arrests that doesn’t sound too good for the longevity of the prohibition. lol)

However the big question here is why does the federal government feel so obliged to continue the failed and deadly marijuana prohibition?

Recent polling found that the American people support legalizing marijuana like wine to the tune of 52% (for) to 45% (against). Since the will of the people is for legalization, then what can it possibly be that causes the federal government to feel so obliged to keep marijuana illegal? We should NOT have laws that create more harm than what they prevent! ..and that is exactly what the federal marijuana prohibition does.

Comment on Does Federal Law Actually Preempt Relaxed State Marijuana Laws? by Steven Cochran

Steven Cochran — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:25:15 +0000

Whether its government mandating a catholic church to provide birth control,

Whether its government mandating you buy health insurance;

Whether its the government trying to limit your right to bear arms

Whether its a government and church ignoring the very first few verses of Genesis and prohibiting a creation that God told man to use and enjoy:

LEGALIZE FREEDOM

Comment on Does Federal Law Actually Preempt Relaxed State Marijuana Laws? by Dean Collins

Dean Collins — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:23:26 +0000

Enjoyed the article re the Supremacy Clause and agree that the Federal government cannot compel state officers to enforce Federal statutes. However, I believe that State officers can enforce Federal statutes of their own volition under 18 USC 3041 if they choose to do so. Each state officer takes an oath to support the U.S. Constitution as well as the state Constitution. It would be interesting to see what the legal outcome would be in such a case involving a state that has permitted recreational marijuana use.
Dean Collins
Police Commander, (ret.)
Milwaukee Police Dept.

Comment on Margaret Thatcher and Women in Government by Misty Slater

Misty Slater — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:18:05 +0000

I’ve always been fascinated by women holding high ranking government positions. Sad to hear about her passing. She paved the way for many more women to follow.

Comment on On Awareness for Environmental Poverty Lawyering by Ken Glick

Ken Glick — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:18:15 +0000

Whether or not it’s called “environmental poverty” or “environmental justice”, the fact of the matter remains the same, and that is that the less money you have, the more likely you are to suffer from a polluted or even toxic physical environment. Thankfully the law profession is starting to recognize this and train environmental lawyers to fight for those too poor to fight for themselves.

Comment on Conference Sheds Light on New Arena Issue, But Leaves Questions Unanswered by Michelle Puzin Mooney

Michelle Puzin Mooney — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:44:30 +0000

It would seem that the time when the corporate club of Milwaukee just decides on a need, and then government (us) fills it, may be past.

It would also seem that the idea that there has to be a major league basketball team here for us to the a “First Class City”, what ever that means may also been gone.

And after listening to the Oklahoma City example, it seems that our Milwaukee City and County Citizens, elected officials at various levels, and the business community need to be planning together to democratically decide, yikes that scary messy world again, just exactly what in terms of infrastructure, capital improvements, and programs, we need across this region to return to our former place of public and private sector excellence.

Just read your Milwaukee history if you doubt that we had first class public schools, parks, roads, transit, neighborhoods with amenities, and flourishing businesses.

We need leaders to step up from our citizens, our church communities, associations, as well as our public officials and business community. We need to research, survey, and debate what is really going to make us a “World Class City” again.

To hear Oklahoma City’s story is to be reminded that no matter where the place the city is in the cycle of development, it is not a permanent and fatal position.

We need more people, groups, associations, clubs, businesses, universities, schools , and any other groups that still think the Common Good is still worth talking about and working toward.

It won’t be easy, but then nothing of worth usually is. It sure beats thinking that spending $500 million (that’s 1/2 billion at least in old math) on a basketball stadium is a step towards greatness.

Michelle P. Mooney
Common Ground

Comment on Margaret Thatcher and Women in Government by Barbara Erlenborn

Barbara Erlenborn — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 17:07:38 +0000

Awesome piece…. thanks for being on top of the news. I am hungry for more on Margaret Thatcher and understand Penguin Books is publishing an authorized bio by ??? It is to be released in the next few days. Cheers, Barbara

Comment on Margaret Thatcher and Women in Government by Melissa L. Greipp

Melissa L. Greipp — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 02:41:10 +0000

Great blog. Here is a link to some interviews about Margaret Thatcher. The interview with Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada, is especially thoughtful and articulate: http://watch.thirteen.org/video/2364992844/

Comment on Tale of Three States: Minnesota’s Surprisingly Large Supervised Population by Scott Leverington

Scott Leverington — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 19:06:03 +0000

As a Probation Officer in Minnesota, I found your article very interesting. I think some deeper digging might find that Minnesota’s probation statistics may be somewhat skewed because they keep people on probation for very long periods of time, even when there have been no problems. For those who are doing very well and might be discharged from probation in other states, Minnesota uses “Group Supervision” which is a very low level of supervision but they still are on probation.

Comment on The Law and Pastries by Steven Sweat

Steven Sweat — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:13:42 +0000

As a civil litigation attorney who has seen his fair share of people trying to “litigate over principal” rather than using common sense to resolve disputes, I think this blog drives the point home perfectly. As attorneys (even “litigators” and “trial attorneys”), we should always keep the best interest of our clients in mind. Oftentimes, this leads to the narrow road to resolution rather than the broad path to destruction.

Comment on Big Differences, Civil Words in Debate over Future of County Government by James Fenno

James Fenno — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:18:33 +0000

Sorry I wasn’t abele to stick around. Maybe it is because I have really strong opinions on the subject. I am deeply skeptical of the motives of Rep. Sanfelippo and his collegue, Rep. Jeff Stone. Both served on the county board when Scott Walker was the county exec. Walker was consistently over ridden on projects he and the two aforementioned board members advocated. I recall one incident where Stone and Walker advocated selling General Mitchell airport to private interests. Thank goodness that silliness was stopped by the board. If these three (Abele, Sanfelippo, and Stone are successful in giving the now Gov. Walker what he couldn’t have as County Exec. I fear for the county’s ownership of any asset that can be auctioned on to the highest bidders. I HAVE TO WONDER HOW CURRENT COUNTY EXEC. ABELE WAS SNOOKERED INTO BEING THE NEW “SCOTT WALKER” IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT. NOW THAT THE STATE ASSEMBLY AND SENATE TOGETHER WITH THE ROBBIN’ HOOD GOVERNOR CAN DO PRETTY MUCH WHAT THEY WANT WITH THEIR MILWAUKEE COUNTY FIEFDOM. COUNTY RESIDENTS ARE LEFT WITH ASSETS THEY WILL NO LONGER HAVE AN INTEREST IN SUPPORTING WITH THEIR TAX DOLLARS.

Shame on them for what they propose to do to the residents of Milwaukee County and shame on Chris Abele for telling the voters of Milwaukee County “I’M NOT SCOTT WALKER” when he campaigned for County Executive in 2010.

Comment on Doggie Drug Abuse–Public Policy Had a Hole Chewed Through It by Andrew Kalmanash

Andrew Kalmanash — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:37:52 +0000

Perhaps if you gave more study to how these types of medications are dispensed to animals, and how much more reluctant veterinarians are to prescribe long term therapies, you might understand how the administration of Rx’s for 2 or 3 tablets or 10 tablets isn’t cost effective relative to the related abuse of 100′s of tablets that can be rx’d for human patients.

In dogs, cats, and to some extent horses, doses are not similar to humans, and if an animal requires a long term therapy it usually comes from a human source on an Rx and is monitored through the pharmacy anyway.

Comment on Why Steroids Have No Place in Sports by Marc Velasquez

Marc Velasquez — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:05:53 +0000

Steroids should be banned because in 2007 professional Chris Benoit murdered his wife, his son and then himself; the cause was from steroids. Eddie Guerrero was another professional wrestler who died from heart failure in 2005 from steroid use. Benoit and Guerrero were young.