In Memory of Robert M. Spire, Father
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Carlson, Jessie Spire
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1995
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INTRODUCTION|How lucky I am, to have had a father like Bob Spire. Although I am an attorney, Dad and I never worked together. However, we often shared our feelings and thoughts about the law and the legal profession. Dad had a great love and respect for the law. He spoke publicly about his view of the law and how it could be used to right the wrongs in this world and bring justice to oppressed people. We heard these same themes at home. Dad always said he could strike more blows for freedom as a lawyer than in any other occupation. When speaking to a group of lawyers, Dad once said: "We recognize that we are guided by a system of values, a system which is the basis for our common body of law. This system of values, carried out through our law, is based on a desire to do what is right, not just for ourselves, but also for our friends, neighbors and fellow citizens." These were not just hollow words for Dad...
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28 Creighton L. Rev. 1 (1994-1995)
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Creighton University School of Law