Education in Americanism (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Wade, Martin Joseph

9781330882504: Education in Americanism (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 1330882504 ISBN 13: 9781330882504

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book presents a unique perspective on the significance of legal education in American society. The author argues that citizens should have a basic understanding of the law in order to effectively navigate life in the present day. They propose incorporating legal education into primary school curriculums, emphasizing the importance of law in safeguarding individual rights, fostering social harmony, and promoting national unity. The book explores the historical development of law and its role in shaping American culture, delving into themes of justice, equality, and the delicate balance between individual freedoms and collective responsibilities. By highlighting the disconnect between the public's perception of law and its true nature, the author challenges readers to confront the misconceptions and biases that hinder a deeper appreciation of the legal system. Ultimately, this book serves as a compelling call for legal literacy, asserting that a well-informed citizenry is essential for the preservation of American ideals and the continued success of the nation.

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A few months ago, I was riding in a car in a neighboring city. Two men, evidently from the middle walk of life, were sitting behind me, and I could not help hearing the following conversa tion: Well, I see they arrested Bill for stealing a couple of hams; to which his companion responded: Yes, and I suppose he will go to prison; if he was a rich guy, there wouldn't be any danger, but a poor devil don't stand no show in the Courts. The other agreed with him, and they proceeded to discuss the subject and to cuss the Courts. I wanted to turn around and tell them they were gravely mistaken; I wanted to explain to them that the statement we often hear quoted, If a man steals a loaf, he goes to prison, and if he steals a railroad he goes to the United States Senate, is a gross exaggeration, - nay, a posi tive libel upon our institutions.

I wanted to say to them, Go down to the police court of your own city, and you will find that the arrests for minor offenses for the past year have averaged some forty-five each day; and then go to the records, and find that in ninety per cent of the cases, the Courts and the law, have permitted the unfortunates to keep out of prison by the imposition of a nominal fine, or the favor of a suspended sentence. I wanted to tell them that as a matter of fact out of the thousands of cases tried every day in this country, that only in a very small per cent (1 would say less than one per cent) substantial justice is not administered. I wanted to cry out in protest against the source from which the mis-information comes, which is conveying these dangerous ideas to the American people - the yellow newspapers and maga zines, and other purveyors of falsehood and scandal.

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Excerpt from Education in Americanism

Shall we teach law in the primary schools? Now do not smile. I am intensely in earnest.

A few months ago, I was riding in a car in a neighboring city. Two men, evidently from the middle walk of life, were sitting behind me, and I could not help hearing the following conversation: "Well, I see they arrested Bill for stealing a couple of hams;" to which his companion responded: "Yes, and I suppose he will go to prison; if he was a rich guy, there wouldn't he any danger, but a poor devil don't stand no show in the Courts." The other agreed with him, and they proceeded to discuss the subject and to "cuss" the Courts. I wanted to turn around and tell them they were gravely mistaken; I wanted to explain to them that the statement we often hear quoted, "If a man steals a loaf, he goes to prison, and if he steals a railroad he goes to the United States Senate," is a gross exaggeration, - nay, a positive libel upon our institutions.

I wanted to say to them, "Go down to the police court of your own city, and you will find that the arrests for minor offenses for the past year have averaged some forty-five each day; and then go to the records, and find that in ninety per cent of the cases, the Courts and the law, have permitted the unfortunates to keep out of prison by the imposition of a nominal fine, or the favor of a suspended sentence. I wanted to tell them that as a matter of fact out of the thousands of cases tried every day in this country, that only in a very small per cent (I would say less than one per cent) substantial justice is not administered. I wanted to cry out in protest against the source from which the mis-information comes, which is conveying these dangerous ideas to the American people - the yellow newspapers and magazines, and other purveyors of falsehood and scandal.

I recognized in the expressions of the men on the car, a deep seated and dangerous condition of the public mind.

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com

This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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Verlag: Forgotten Books
Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN 10: 1330882504
ISBN 13: 9781330882504
Einband: Tapa blanda
Anzahl der Seiten: 29
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