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Public Interest

Jul. 16, 2015

Legal profession confronts the transformation of Atticus Finch

If it turned out that Snow White shot Grumpy or Joe Friday took bribes, the legal profession could hardly be more startled than it was by the news that Atticus Finch has a dark, racist streak.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


If it turned out that Snow White shot Grumpy or Joe Friday took bribes, the legal
profession could hardly be more startled than it was by the news that Atticus Finch
has a dark, racist streak.


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