National Law Day was established in 1958 as a pushback against that socialist Mardi Gras — May Day.
Presidents dutifully issue proclamations, and today’s by George Bush is sodden with irony:
Our Nation is built upon the rule of law and guided by our founding promise of freedom, equality, and justice for all. Law Day is an opportunity to celebrate the Constitution and the laws that protect our rights and liberties and to recognize our responsibility as citizens to uphold the values of a free and just society. Generations of Americans have served the cause of justice and shaped our legal institutions to ensure that the blessings of liberty extend to every citizen.