The Rittenhouse Review

A Philadelphia Journal of Politics, Finance, Ethics, and Culture


Thursday, July 01, 2004  

OVERHEARD: SOCIETY HILL PHILADELPHIA
As Smart as a Ham Sandwich

Last night I went to see “Fahrenheit 9/11.” Unlike on our first attempt, we actually got in this time, buying tickets online in advance having helped.

Before the movie started I overheard the young (25-ish) woman sitting next to me talking with her friends about getting ready to study for the LSATs.

Shortly thereafter the subject of the “pay to play” corruption charges against Philadelphia attorney Ronald E. White and former City Treasurer Corey Kemp, among nine others, came up in their conversation. (For background, see “Federal Probe Leaves Street Chided, But Not Indicted,” by Nancy Phillips and Maria Panaritis, Philadelphia Inquirer, June 30.)

Here’s the kicker:

LSAT-Preparing Young Woman: “Now, what exactly is an indictment? What does that mean? Does that mean they’re guilty?”

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