The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1961-04-22
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! DETROIT TRIBUNE. SATURDAY APRIL . le5.


Law DAY sA vii be obser7ed aress Tie nation On
Nsy i
It's special occasion unmarried p' shoprin- spree
fireworks and paradcs bi ~ifh lasting sgnsl srce for
ever woman and child in ms c0gnf9
Lsa goes deep in or nation: deep il our aisior.
cur traditions fundamental concepts To isw
'ne bedroes q on besc idesisdenoTae1 freedom US
l. sort; around ire clock without pause protect
ing the ieas' end greatest q us equally
From ds. 10 ca, mos, 81 Us take the law for granted
We forget a5oyt until need il break !, But ls1
looks shoulders constantly seldom intruding on
Is much part u lives tas. i mas become more
2. gJGe nar restriction more protection than threat
- punishment.
why do we need special dsv 10 remind us Of the
lsA hen re lie N.fh i ever dsy2
Two reasons First IFS inpor.sn. 10 take note Of our
blessings from time 70 time 70 pride in what
have that is good Law doesn't the same face
everywhere. Trsdifonslly Nay - May Day - is the
date for the Communist world TO celebrate the rise Of
working class by staging rvmbIns demonstrations Of
military might Guns and tanks the symbols Of govern
nent in Communist lands, for they live by the power Of
fear and repression.
If We had the idea Of law-byforce could
not toIcvte both the Democrats and the Republicans on the
ballot The question Of equal time on teieyson
would no, arise Civil rights would be no issue in Congress
md strikes would be unknown We wouldn't be Worrying
abou secrecy IN government The Presidential primary
~ogd hardly BE- worth mentioning and the foolish
ton q writing cur Congressman would be no
p, IL believe rule By force except for nom
ina police protection And when pause to think
DISCUSSION programs ScnOOlS
and coDrhouses Cic clubs ask lawyers speak their
meetings Churches sponsor special services point
the connection Of religion and Law Editorial writer's look
for Ways sell the idea that kind Of law vital
u kind Of life
There is second for stopping TO consider
Law Dat Us A We do lot Of selfcrticzng in this
tn and il isn't hard 10 that laws our law OBJ
and law enforcement not perfect Acts
81 violence unusual crime goes up instead
Of down juvenile delinquency moral decay. payoa influ
pedding have al become dark spots national
conscience
And need TO pause and rededicate ourselves to
this great idea Of laUand respect for sWas essential
10 the survival Of freedom and human dignity lest lose
heritage for lack Of vigilance The two main purposes
Ct law Day foster increased respect for law and
provide occasion for all rededcate ourselves to
freedom for the individual under just laws administered by
independent courts
As observe the occasion let us think of rights we
able contrast with citizens Of other nations For the prin
Ciples Of Americanism hold that everyone has
The Right 10 good education.
The Right to live where he plesses
The Right u work where he wants to.
The Right to worship according to his conscience.
The Right vote secretly for candidates of his choice
The Right to join and belong to an organization
The Right to own property.
The Right to start his own business.
The Right to manage his affairs.
The Right to make profit or fail depending his
abilities