You’ve seen her--the lady with the blindfold, a balance, and a sword. She is Lady Justice. She is supposed to represent our judicial system. Since the 15th century the blindfold has represented the idea that justice should be meted out objectively, without fear or favor, regardless of identity, money, power, or weakness.
At least that’s what the lady with the blindfold is supposed to represent. For some of us that blindfold may represent the imperfection of some of those who make our laws. After all, there are some crazy laws on the books in some of our states.
For example, did you know that in Connecticut you are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands? I didn’t realize that this was a problem in Connecticut.
In Florida a special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting…