Happy "Law Day"

Cross posted from The Pop Tory by John Guyette

Goodbye April and hello May.  For most countries today is "May Day," a holiday akin to labor day that celebrates workers. However, in the US today is "Law Day," created in 1958 to counter May Day which was perceived to be a communist celebration.  So its been 50 years and President Bush commemorated the occasion by renewing the holiday and proclaiming this day once again as Law Day.  Am I missing something?  Here is a snippet from Bush's proclamation:

"The American legal system is central to protecting the rights and freedoms our Nation holds dear. The theme of this year's Law Day, "The Rule of Law: Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity," recognizes the fundamental role that the rule of law plays in preserving liberty in our Nation and in all free societies. We pay tribute to the men and women in America's legal community. Through hard work and dedication to the rule of law, members of the judiciary and the legal profession help secure the rights of individuals, bring justice to our communities, and reinforce the proud traditions that make America a beacon of light for the world."

Throughout his administration, Bush has relentlessly advocated taking away the legal protections of average Americans, attacked lawyers, and supported a corporate movement that seeks to undermine the independence of judges, threatening a tradition of judicial independence that has served and protected us for over 200 years. 

Besides eating, drinking and being merry, my Law Day festivities will recognize the importance of the tort system for average Joe's injured by corporate malfeasance who seek justice.  I won't be inviting the President.