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Rule of lawThe rule of law, a fundamental principle on which our nation was founded, stands for the proposition that every U.S. citizen’s rights are protected by laws that ensure fairness and are equally applied to all people.
The Virginia Bar Association, a voluntary organization of lawyers and judges, continues to work to ensure that the rule of law remains the cornerstone of our justice system.In the United States of America and in the commonwealth of Virginia, citizens have a right to advance their interests in courts of law when they have been wronged and a right to the representation of their choice. The VBA rejects the assertion that law firms and individual lawyers can or should be punished because of clients they have represented or causes for which they have advocated.
The VBA stands in unwavering support of judicial independence. Neither judges nor justices should be attacked or threatened with impeachment based on adverse rulings. Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts recently noted that the normal appellate review process exists for that purpose.
In Virginia, neither judges nor justices should be attacked or threatened at the time of their reappointment based on a particular ruling or series of rulings.The VBA hereby reaffirms its efforts to seek justice in the commonwealth and to uphold the rule of law, while respecting the diverse perspectives of VBA members and remaining a nonpartisan organization.Kimberlee Harris Ramsey, Virginia Bar Association, RichmondDisasterRe “FEMA freeze disrupting payments” (A7, April 3): I just read that the amount of money spent to buy the judicial election in Wisconsin was $80 million or more.
Think of all the disaster relief that could help those affected by Hurricane Helene and other recent widespread storms, floods and fires. According to a story in The Pilot, a Florida nonprofit that helps hurricane survivors noticed its promised FEMA payments have stopped. Communities in Michigan hit by floods two years ago are still waiting for federal money.
A North Carolina college ravaged by Helene is still waiting to hear about their aid application. Or the utility outside of Asheville that had to use a short-term loan of $18 million to cover repairs to power lines, poles and wiring. The interest alone is about $250,000 a month, which may have to be passed on to consumers.
Have we no heart to help those who have been affected by climate disasters?From the article it appears that DOGE and Homeland Security are freezing funding because it might go to migrants. If FEMA is eliminated, who will step in? Or is spending millions on elections more important?Carol D. Chewning, Virginia BeachStock marketTo those who voted for President Donald Trump: Is this what you wanted? A massive loss that ruins your retirement savings plans?This is the result of voting for and electing a billionaire who is a known liar and cheat, who spurred the 2021 attack on the U.
S. Capitol, who is a convicted felon, and who bankrupted six businesses. Trump has stated he loves debt.
He lacks empathy and he seeks retribution of all perceived enemies. Trump broke his oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and administer its laws, and he demands loyalty to himself.And this weekend, he retreated to Florida to play golf while tanking the stock market after announcing with his worldwide tariffs.
Al Riutort, Newport NewsTariffsThese tariffs were rushed and not prudently thought out. This is going to accelerate this president’s agenda, therefore his voters’ buyer’s remorse is here. And here to stay.
This is just the beginning of the self reflection of the voting public, I hope.Milton Stewart, HamptonSign up for Viewpoints, an opinion newsletter.
