Legal Realism

[nicobsm]

Am I right to assume that the choice of word usage (in bold but mainly-mitigate) that the judge is a legal realist? And if so, what word usage in lieu of 'mitigate' would a legal positivist use? I thank you.
In a case like this the principle of executive clemency seems admirably suited to mitigate the rigors of the law

[Mr. Knowitall]

It's not clear what you're trying to ask.

[Revelator]

N, I recall an adage from my college years: words don't mean, people mean....

[cyjeff]

It's not clear what you're trying to ask.

allow me...

"Would you please do my homework for me?"

[nicobsm]

First and foremost, I thank you for your educated responses. Indeed , it is a homework assignment. One must choose, in the case study, if one belief is: legal posivitism, legal realism or natural law.
Truly he is a legal realist but am I correct to base that on his word usage (those words in bold) as it would be apparent if one said one was 'pro-choice' or 'pro-life'? Thank you for your invaluable input.
here is the case if it interests you: “The Case of the Speluncean Explorers” at http://www.nullapoena.de/stud/explorers.html. see last few lines of TRUEPENNY, C. J. paragraph which I base my assumption on.

@cyjeff, let us not be a cheeky b*st*rd--it is a valid question for an attorney must master language to uses precise words to get one's meaning across with eloquence and power

[cbg]

You are correct to do your own homework. No one here will do it for you.

[Mr. Knowitall]

...for an attorney must master language to uses precise words to get one's meaning across with eloquence and power

Are you an ESL student? Because if not, you really need to consider how your lack of eloquence is going to affect you personally and professionally.

[cyjeff]

@cyjeff, let us not be a cheeky b*st*rd--it is a valid question for an attorney must master language to uses precise words to get one's meaning across with eloquence and power

Rather a cheeky b*st*rd than a lazy do nothing that feels homework doesn't provide any value other than the answering of questions.

Have you figured out yet, Scooby, that half the purpose of homework is for YOU to figure out where to find the answers?

Oh... and it is also the purpose of an attorney not to represent themselves, their clients or the purposes of either fraudulently.... as you did.

[nicobsm]

oh dear, I am asking for one's input not for one to do my homework. so, please refrain from stating cheeky and or obvious comments, thank you.

[cyjeff]

oh dear, I am asking for one's input not for one to do my homework. so, please refrain from stating cheeky and or obvious comments, thank you.

Consider it a bonus.

You aren't the boss of me... and are a liar. You misrepresented yourself so that we could do your homework.

You don't get to tell who can and cannot post to your question.