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Balance of power
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[June 19, 2010]
Mrs. Doc came down to the truck stop the other day while the
world dilemma think tank was in session. We recognized Mrs. Bennett
with her, and there were two others in the entourage that swept in.
They waved and smiled at all of us and then found a table in the
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"Congress," said Doc.
"Congress?"
"Yep. You see, we get together and talk about how things are, how
things were and how things should be, right?"
We nodded.
"I'll need something stronger than a nod."
"Amen."
"10-4."
"Roger that."
"That's better," Doc said. "Well, what you're looking at over
there at that table is a discussion about how things will be from
now on. That's Congress. We, on the other hand, are merely the
Supreme Court of Darn Near Everything. And while that sounds
important, just stop and think a minute."
We stopped and thought a minute.
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"Congress passes laws while the Supreme Court sits around in
black bathrobes looking old and important."
"10-4."
"But Doc," said Herb, "the Supreme Court is the final say.
They're the ones who go thumbs-up or thumbs-down on the laws
Congress passes."
"Yes, Herbert," Doc said, smiling. "But you're forgetting one
thing. The Supreme Court only goes into action if someone asks for
their opinion."
And then a silence fell across the length and breadth of the
philosophy counter as the weight of Doc's words, and the lessons of
American history, fell upon us.
Loretta gave us refills just in time.
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