Category Archives: From David

It’s more than passing interesting.  When confronted, Justice Robert Preston Young, Jr., admitted he used racist language…but he did so in a fit of passion, defending some poor powerless person.  He apologized and said he felt bad.  When confronted with … Continue reading →

Well, I just wanted to know, but I caught him unawares, so I’m not sure this is the final word.  Associated Press Reporter Ed White had interviewed Justice Robert Preston Young, Jr., last week about Justice Young’s use of the “N” … Continue reading →

Let us assume that Associated Press reporter Ed White got it down correctly.  …That Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert Preston Young, Jr., has acknowledged that he uttered the dread N-word–that remnant of racism–in a moment of high passion.  According to Mr. White: … Continue reading →

Indeed there is.  Justice Elizabeth A. Weaver (Retired) took questions from the audience after her prepared remarks.  The audience at the 9/12 meeting in Traverse City, Oct. 19, 2010, had lots to ask her…about the election, the candidates, the behind-the-scenes … Continue reading →

  Michigan Supreme Court Justice (Retired) Elizabeth A. Weaver speaks out at the 9/12 meeting in Traverse City, October 19, 2010, on the fitness of Justice Robert Preston Young, Jr., and Third Circuit Court Chief Judge Mary Beth Kelly. Both … Continue reading →

This column picks up where yesterday’s leaves off: with Michigan Supreme Court Justice Robert P. Young, Jr., at a Q&A session of the Muskegon Tea Party meeting, September 28, 2010. Others asked questions about ways he’s suggest to vet lawyers with … Continue reading →

In Muskegon, Supreme Court Justice Robert Preston Young, Jr., stood before the group of Tea Partiers this week, laying out his lament of justice gone wrong. First, he lauded fellow Republican nominee for the high court, Judge Mary Beth Kelly, … Continue reading →

Not likely.  Even with Supreme Court Justice Betty Weaver’s leaving the Court, it’s not likely that things will calm down.  After all, it’s election season and Justice Robert P. Young is up for his eight-year encounter with voters.  And Justice … Continue reading →

You can now watch last week’s debacle at the Michigan Supreme Court.  It’s well worth the time to look at this and to realize that the court not only does not act by its own rules but that it blows … Continue reading →

Well, if given a choice, would you choose to know why people who are in authority make decisions for or would you prefer to be left in the dark?  Michigan Supreme Court Justice Betty Weaver finds herself on the outs … Continue reading →