Notes From the Underground
Last Wednesday, I had the great opportunity to meet with one of the foremost thinkers on the Conservative circuit, Dean Ron Cass, Dean Emeritus at Boston University School of Law. Dean Cass came to Roger Williams to speak on behalf of the “right” in a debate entitled Supreme Injustices, which was co-sponsored by many campus organizations including the Federalist Society and ACS. A brief movie produced by the Alliance for Justice was shown and debate between Nan Aaron, who represented the left, and Dean Cass ensued shortly thereafter.
I must say, it was the most interesting discussion I have ever seen in law school. As a self-professed Conservative, it was so refreshing to hear things from my side, as I don’t often get to listen to that prespective in the academic world. Both Ms. Aaron and Dean Cass were extremely engaging; Dean Cass spoke eloquently and fielded questions in such a respectful and well-thought manner. Ms. Aaron was also great and although I may not agree with her, she presented her arguments in a very convincing way; I understand why people like her so much!
The day following the debate members of the Federalist Society, as well as anyone from the law school community, were invited to a roundtable discussion with Dean Cass. Eight people got to pick the Dean’s brain for about an hour and it was fascinating to hear his ‘war” stories. Dean Cass and his lovely wife are true Washington insiders and it was interesting to hear their take on things. For anyone who loves politics as much as myself, it was a real eyeopening experience.
Roger Williams University School of Law was very fortunate to have Dean Cass come and speak. I cannot say enough about how much I enjoyed my time with him and his wife. Having been in school for almost 19 years now, I have often gotten myself into heated debates with students and professors about the way I see things, which just happens to be in a more conservative way. It was so nice to hear from the other side-for once it made me feel like I haven’t always been wrong, I just haven’t encountered many people who think the way I do.
