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In the court of public opinion
In the court of public opinion. Illustration shows a police officer holding a hat labeled Law and Order standing in a courtroom with a labor union Walking Delegate who has papers showing in his pocket labeled Bribes and Broken Contract; they are standing before Uncle Sam who is wearing the judicial robes of the judge. Date 1903 June 17. In the court of public opinion. Illustration shows a police officer holding a hat labeled Law and Order standing in a courtroom with a labor union Walking Delegate who has papers showing in his pocket labeled Bribes and Broken Contract; they are standing before Uncle Sam who is wearing the judicial robes of the judge. Date 1903 June 17
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In the hallowed halls of the Court of Public Opinion, where justice is dispensed through the power of public scrutiny, two adversaries face off in this thought-provoking illustration from the June 17, 1903, edition of Puck magazine. The scene unfolds in a makeshift courtroom, with Uncle Sam presiding as the impartial judge, donning his judicial robes. To his left stands a stern and resolute police officer, emblematic of Law and Order, clutching his hat as a symbol of authority. On the defendant's bench, a labor union delegate, labeled "Walking Delegate," presents papers bearing the damning labels "Bribes" and "Broken Contract." The delegate's furtive glances and clenched fists suggest a guilty conscience. The Court of Public Opinion, a term coined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, referred to the power of public opinion to influence and shape societal attitudes and actions. This illustration is a poignant reminder of the ongoing debate between labor unions and law enforcement during this period, with allegations of corruption and unethical practices on both sides. The image invites viewers to ponder the role of transparency, accountability, and the power of public scrutiny in maintaining the integrity of our institutions and ensuring a just society.
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