July 20, 2004
IF YOU SEE THE BUDDHA IN THE ROAD, SUE HIM:
Laotian monks discover American way of justice (CATHLEEN FALSANI, July 20, 2004, Chicago Sun-Times)
Adjusting an edge of his mustard-colored robes as he stepped in front of the judge's bench Monday morning, the slight, bespectacled Buddhist monk raised a nervous right hand.He turned to face an interpreter standing next to him in the Kane County courtroom, who then asked, in his native Lao, if he would tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.
And despite what he later described as immense discomfort at being asked to take the stand, Khen Kataviravong, 78, said yes.
Posted by Orrin Judd at July 20, 2004 11:58 AM
Comments
It's really true: Anyone can assimilate.
Posted by: David Cohen at July 20, 2004 12:27 PMExcept Wahabbi fanatics.
Posted by: jim hamlen at July 20, 2004 1:29 PMThat's remarkable. I would imagine that in this world of illusion, telling the truth, for a Buddhist monk, is well nigh impossible.
America is truly a most miraculous country.
(Question: What is the sound of two monks suing?)
Posted by: Barry Meislin at July 20, 2004 3:53 PMMu
Posted by: David Cohen at July 20, 2004 5:00 PM
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