Hello, Jordan,
One of the more poignant events when times were "quiet, but not peaceful," was the "Christmas Truce of 1914" in which History.com describes as:
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The Christmas Truce occurred on and around Christmas Day 1914, when the sounds of rifles firing and shells exploding faded in a number of places along the Western Front during World War I in favor of holiday celebrations. During the unofficial ceasefire, soldiers on both sides of the conflict emerged from the trenches and shared gestures of goodwill.
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Gorman: I believe Gorman is observing that there can be a set of beliefs concerning what is fair and honest, they aren't necessarily reflected in the legal definition of the judicial system. I can think of many examples. Is it OK for someone to steal bread when they are starving? Does a person have the power to pardon oneself for crimes if they are President? Laws don't always reflect personal beliefs.
Bob
