A farewell to arms (a last word).(response to article by John Wright in this issue, p353)(British Columbia)

From: The Advocate | Date: May 1, 2005| Author: Blok, Murray B. | Copyright information

It was with a mixture of pleasure and relief that I read Mr. Justice Wright's rebuttal to my article on courtroom heraldry. Pleasure, because I welcome reasoned debate on the issue; and relief, because now I have proof that someone has actually read my article (and an out-of-province reader at that).

I thank the editor for affording me the opportunity to reply. For the most part I consider that the issue has been joined. Wright J. has set out his position with clarity an...

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