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Column No justice in Jim Jones’ diagnosis

I am struggling to find the justice around the fate that has overtaken Idaho’s former Supreme Court Justice, Jim Jones, who just “retired” six weeks ago following a 50-year career of public and private service in the law.

Late last month Jones, 74, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer — just as he and his wife were about to embark on a series of speaking events around the state and a return visit to a Vietnamese orphanage where he volunteered during the war.

A gnawing pain in his side led Jones to make a doctor appointment, which resulted in tests and the diagnosis/ Robert Ehlert , Idaho Statesman. More here.

* This story was originally published as a post from the blog "Huckleberries Online." Read all stories from this blog