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So, tomorrow, I am taking the day off to go to Anchorage to fight for Kadee's PFD. Legally, I have never been more excited. This really does seem to be a case of first impression in the history of the United States. I am ready. I think that I have an answer for any question that may be thrown at me. I don't expect to win of course. And part of me will be disappointed if she does win. Because there are such broad constitutional questions at play I want to create good case law for all who follow. I have arguments about Equal Protection, the Supremacy Clause and State law. This may be my only chance in life to actually fight for my family on an issue on which I am absolutely right. It may be the only chance I have to walk up these steps and fight for my little girls. So, when I lose tomorrow, I will rejoice. A case like this has big potential.

Full post as published by A Public Defender's Life in Alaska on August 11, 2009 (boomark / email).