There are Other Worlds to Sing In

This is a reflection published on March 5, 2023, by Artice Ledbetter for st-pauls-salem.

Overview

Ledbetter reflects on foundational principles of law and perception using a hypothetical interaction between a tenured UVA law professor and a young Teaching Assistant (TA).

• The Question: The professor asks, "Why do you say an accused is innocent until she is proven guilty?"
• The Response: The TA replies, "You can't be serious! After all, that is a basic tenet of American jurisprudence."
• Contrast: Ledbetter notes that in Britain, the principle is reversed, remarking that Charlottesville is a long way from Bristol, England, and uses this contrast to explore differing perspectives on basic assumptions.

Metadata

• Author: Artice Ledbetter
• Date: 2023-03-05
• Source: Site News, st-pauls-salem
• URL: /stpaulssalem/news/there-are-other-worlds-to-sing-in