Court proceedings, except for certain limited situations, are open to the public. This is for the protection of the accused, to be certain to ascertain that there is a fair trial.
Under the Constitution, giving 'aid and comfort' to a wartime enemy can lead to a charge of treason.
We have more and more one-newspaper towns, and that troubles me.
I think there are a lot of good pieces that can be covered in 20 minutes that don't need an hour, but by the same token, there are things that need an hour or more.
I think somebody ought to do a survey as to how many great, important men have quit to spend time with their families who spent any more time with their family.
I wanted to have more time to play and reflect, but I find retirement more stressful than having a nice, steady job because I have to make decisions about where I want to be.