Comments on: When Justice and Law Diverge

By: Jonathon Burns

Jonathon Burns — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:36:02 +0000

One last thing: the Jack Bull has always made me consider the issue of violence as a means of attaining justice. It seems violence is sometimes the only way for peace to be secured, tyranny to be toppeled, but it is such a dangerous tool. How easily it can devolve into chaos. Then again, what is one to do when faced with the cruel unjustice – as in the case with Cusack’s character? I suppose it’s a good warning to corrupt political actors: act appropriately or x will happen. But if both are right (i.e., Cusack and Goodman), it seems Cusack loses more than the bad judge. How can we rely upon modern Cusacks to maintain a stable check against government in an age where technology’s power is so absolute, and where it’s inconceivable that a private citizen could scare the pants off of federal troops?

By: Jonathon Burns

Jonathon Burns — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 19:27:51 +0000

I heartily agree with your assessment. I own a copy of “Jack” myself and view it every few months. Each viewing, I have a faint hope of seeing Cusack kill the rancher and get away. Although, I’m not at at all certain Goodman’s judgment was unjust. Pleasantly surprised to see the film listed here.

By: Radovan

Radovan — Fri, 13 May 2005 15:48:34 +0000

Tom,

thanks so much for mentioning “The Jack Bull” on the blog. By far one of the most memorable movies I have seen in last years. Great libertarian content as well!

I am looking forward to more movie suggestions.

By: Juan Carlos Hidalgo

Juan Carlos Hidalgo — Tue, 10 May 2005 18:47:21 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions Tom. I just came across the documentary “Founding Brothers” (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi.....d&st=*), which seems to be close to what I’m looking for, although someone complains that it’s biased towards the Federalist. Has anyone watched it?

By: Tom G. Palmer

Tom G. Palmer — Mon, 09 May 2005 21:46:34 +0000

That’s a great question, Juan Carlos. I hope that someone else can post a better response than I can. I can recommend, for the period of the war for independence, the musical “1776″ (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi.....61-1284746 ). You might also look at Richard Brookhiser’s documentary on George Washington (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi.....#038;s=dvd ). Any other ideas out there?

By: Juan Carlos Hidalgo

Juan Carlos Hidalgo — Mon, 09 May 2005 20:16:52 +0000

Speaking about films, by any chance do you know about a good documentary or movie on the Constitutional debates?

By: The Volokh Conspiracy

The Volokh Conspiracy — Mon, 09 May 2005 15:18:03 +0000

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 09 May 2005 15:01:26 +0000

I just realized I *have* seen this movie, or at least the last 80% of it, having caught it last year by chance, flipping through the cable channels. I was immediately caught up in the political philosophy that motivated the actions of the main protagonist, and how justice was served. An excellent movie. I had never heard of it when it first came out.

Ross