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This is a case study as to why two roommates, who are both lawyers, need to find something better to do with their time...and why neither will "settle" the issue, but rather, throw another (yule) log on the fire...so to speak.
It should be noted that Roommate 1 is not religious (actually, quite hostile towards organized religion), Roommate 2 is religious...sort of.

Start from the bottom.
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From: Roommate 1
To: "Roommate 2”
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 1:15:38 PM
Subject: Re: party

burn and defile?

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From: "Roommate 2"
To: Roommate 1
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 12:50:06 PM
Subject: RE: party
Anyway do what you want
You know my opinion on the subject
Roommate 2, Esq.
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From: Roommate 1 [mailto:Roommate 1]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:49 PM
To: Roommate 2
Subject: Re: party
good thing it's not a Christmas tree then.

oh, and I forget, according to the chosen people, wasn't islam the religion of hate...
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From: " Roommate 2 "
To: Roommate 1
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 12:45:01 PM
Subject: RE: party
My religion teaches me to burn and defile Christmas trees
Roommate 2, Esq.
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From: Roommate 1 [mailto:Roommate 1]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:44 PM
To: Roommate 2
Subject: Re: party
I would never tell you what to follow, that is my first tenent of my agnosticness...you can believe whatever you want, don't try to convert me. And further, I am completely open to you decorating for your chosen holiday....
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From: " Roommate 2 "
To: Roommate 1
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 12:36:58 PM
Subject: RE: party
Not this fucking jew…please don’t teach me what I should follow
That is offensive
Roommate 2, Esq.
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From: Roommate 1 [mailto:Roommate 1]
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 12:36 PM
To: Roommate 2
Subject: Re: party
Christmas has become a mass marketed “holiday” event that is practiced by several faiths, non-religious, and even followed by some Jews.

The tree itself has no Christian symbolism, but actually has pagan origins:
Pre-Christian roots
Historically, there has been opposition to the custom of the Christmas tree because of its pagan origins. In 1851, parishioners in Cleveland , Ohio , USA condemned as a pagan practice the actions of the pastor, Henry Schwan, for decorating one of the earliest Christmas trees in an American Christian church. Robert Chambers in his 1832 Book of Days asserts that the festivities of Christmas "originally derived from the Roman Saturnalia, had afterwards been intermingled with the ceremonies observed by the British Druids at the period of winter-solstice, and at a subsequent period became incorporated with the grim mythology of the ancient Saxons. Two popular observances belonging to Christmas are more especially derived from the worship of our pagan ancestors—the hanging up of the mistletoe and the burning of the Yule log." Regarding the Christmas tree itself, Chambers assumes that it "seems to be a very ancient custom in Germany , and is probably a remnant of the splendid and fanciful pageants of the Middle Ages."
Other traditions relating to Christmas that may derive from Germanic pagan practices include the Christmas ham, Yule Goat, stuffing stockings, elements of Santa Claus and his nocturnal ride through the sky, and elements of Alpine folklore.[1]
There are also some accounts that place the earliest Christmas trees in Riga or in the Baltic (variously Estonia or Latvia), in both countries that the merchants of the Brotherhood of Black Heads guild have wrote papers about carrying trees to the city center, but with no mention what kind of tree did they talk about, in German bom doesn't necessarily mean a Christmas tree. In Tallinn the first document mentions such trees already in 1441. [2]
While the Christmas tree's pagan roots are generally accepted, there still are various legends of Christian origins for the tradition. Such legends often relate to Saint Boniface. Such as: Boniface, in the process of converting local pagans, cuts down Thor's Oak, a hallowed tree for the locals, and claims a fir tree growing in the Oak's roots to be a new symbol Jesus Christ for the converted locals. Francis Weisler argued that Christmas trees are “completely Christian in origin" and that "the Yule tree had no direct pagan connotation..." [3]
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From: " Roommate 2 "
To: Roommate 1
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 11:42:37 AM
Subject: RE: party
Well I cant tell you not to, but don’t give me that crap that it is not a Christmas tree
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From: Roommate 1 [mailto:Roommate 1]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 5:20 PM
To: Roommate 2
Subject: Re: party
oh, and it's not a 'christmas' tree...I'm an agnostic...

so it's more of a..."I like how good pine trees smell and they look nice during the winter with lights on it" tree.
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From: " Roommate 2 "
To: Roommate 1
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 5:16:04 PM
Subject: RE: party
But seriously my dad would freak out if I had a Christmas tree
Roommate 2, Esq.
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From: Roommate 1 [mailto:Roommate 1]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 5:14 PM
To: Roommate 2
Subject: Re: party
cool...oh, and I'm putting you on notice, I'm buying a tree...probably on the 30th or something like that. Would you like to decorate with Channukahamaba stuff?
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From: " Roommate 2 "
To: Roommate 1
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 5:04:33 PM
Subject: RE: party
Should be ok …need to check
Roommate 2, Esq.
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From: Roommate 1 [mailto:Roommate 1]
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 5:03 PM
To: Roommate 2
Subject: Re: party
No, not till Dec. 12th. I thought about doing one this weekend coming up but Bill and John are having a party on saturday, and I was going to be gone all day, so I pulled the plug. And the Dec. 12 thing, I came up with last night, so it's not set in stone. I just want to have a party in Dec. and my firm party is the 18th. You cool with a party on the 12th?
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From: "Roommate 2"
To: Roommate 1
Sent: Mon, November 9, 2009 5:00:03 PM
Subject: party
Were you still planning on having a party sometime soon?

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THE CARTER CENTER / W&L TRANSNATIONAL LAW INSTITUTE
LIBERIA LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Seeks Applicants for 2010 Fellowships

The Carter Center (TCC) and the Transnational Law Institute of Washington and Lee University School of Law (“W&L”) are pleased to announce the opportunity for recent law school graduates to work as law fellows for a variety of government and non-governmental institutions in Liberia. Fellows will be placed according to their backgrounds and interests at various government institutions, including: the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Court, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Labor, the Ministry of Public Works, the James A. A. Pierre Judicial Institute, The Land Reform Commission, The Law Reform Commission, Independent Human Rights Commission, and The Carter Center. These unfunded fellowships offer a unique opportunity to engage in legal reform and legal development at a critical time in Liberian history, as well as a challenging and interesting personal experience.
These positions are unpaid, and there is currently no funding available from either W&L or The Carter Center. The Liberia Law Fellowship Program facilitates the placement of qualified applicants who are sponsored by foundations, law schools, law firms, or other funding source. This is also an excellent opportunity for deferred law firm associates or public interest sabbaticals.

The Transnational Law Institute at Washington & Lee was established in 2006, to globalize the study of law at W&L. The Transnational Law Institute supports and coordinates teaching innovations, global externships and fellowships, a speaker series, and visiting faculty to help prepare students for the increasing globalization of legal practice. The Transnational Law Institute has functioned in Liberia since the spring of 2008, conducting The Liberia Access to Justice Practicum; a joint program at Washington and Lee School of Law in Lexington, Virginia and the Louis A. Grimes School of Law at the University of Liberia, Monrovia, Liberia and the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime.

The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the Atlanta-based Center has helped to improve the quality of life for people in more than 70 countries. The Carter Center, with offices based in Liberia, has operated an Access to Justice Project since 2006. Working with the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Judiciary, and the James A. A. Pierre Judicial Institute, The Carter Center is working to help build the capacity necessary within the justice system to provide accessible, fair, and consistent justice.
 
Application Details _______________________________________________________
Timing:
Applicants are invited to apply for 6 – 24 month placements. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, beginning on September 8, 2009.
Qualifications:
•JD or expected JD by Fall, 2010
•excellent legal research and writing skills;
•excellent communication skills;
•commitment to working for underprivileged populations;
•flexibility and patience to work in a developing context;
•self-motivated with the ability to handle multiple tasks;
•international experience desired, but not necessary; and
•willingness (and enthusiasm) to travel to rural areas within Liberia.

Facilitators, Funding and Sponsorship:

The Transnational Law Institute at Washington and Lee University School of Law promotes and establishes the fellow placements, and The Carter Center facilitates in-country aspects of the fellowship and provides a local point of contact in Liberia. TCC and W&L are fellowship facilitators only. There is no academic credit or funding available from either organization for the fellowships.
Once accepted to the Liberia Law Fellowship Program, the program will work with candidates to develop proposals for funding from firms, foundations, or public interest / human rights fellowships.

To Apply:

E-mail a resume and cover letter detailing interest in position, potential funding sources, relevant deadlines, length of availability and available start date to:

Juliette Syn
Liberia Law Fellowship Program Coordinator
Transnational Law Institute
Washington & Lee School of Law
WLUTCC@wlu.edu

Applicants to the program will receive a more detailed description of the program offerings, terms and conditions.