The Food Stays In the Kitchen!

[Just_A_Guy]

Or:  Everything I Needed To know About Statutory Interpretation I Learned Before I was Nine

So, the link above is some nerdy lawyer humor and somewhat drily written.  But for those who don’t mind slogging through it, I think it’s a fun demonstration of how clear-cut rules can eventually be completely perverted over time by people bound and determined to push their contours.  It’s why I think a legalistic/canon law approach, in the context of LDS practice/ecclesiastical discipline, is generally a bad idea.

[NeuroTypical]

I am at risk of earning puzzled looks from my co-workers as I slog through this dry text.

 

[Vort]

That is awesome.

[NeuroTypical]

This is why I support necromancy, so the founders can show up and yell at us about everything we've done to the bill of rights.

[wenglund]

On 3/27/2018 at 1:45 PM, Just_A_Guy said:

Or:  Everything I Needed To know About Statutory Interpretation I Learned Before I was Nine

So, the link above is some nerdy lawyer humor and somewhat drily written.  But for those who don’t mind slogging through it, I think it’s a fun demonstration of how clear-cut rules can eventually be completely perverted over time by people bound and determined to push their contours.  

I was surprised that no one in the family was accused of violating "the Rule" by eating out at a restaurant since it qualifies at eating outside the kitchen.

I mention this, as the infamous rule challenger in my family, because some "clear cut rules" fail to consider all ramifications and challenges (legal or otherwise) are needed to to prevent perversion.

However, I think your point is well taken about the "bad idea."

Thanks, -Wade ENglund-

Edited April 2, 2018 by wenglund

[Guest]

5 hours ago, Just_A_Guy said:

Or:  Everything I Needed To know About Statutory Interpretation I Learned Before I was Nine

So, the link above is some nerdy lawyer humor and somewhat drily written.  But for those who don’t mind slogging through it, I think it’s a fun demonstration of how clear-cut rules can eventually be completely perverted over time by people bound and determined to push their contours.  It’s why I think a legalistic/canon law approach, in the context of LDS practice/ecclesiastical discipline, is generally a bad idea.

Sounds like the proceedings at my house.

[bytebear]

Our house lives in anarchy.

[JohnsonJones]

Awesome article and allegory.