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CHARLESTON C. K. WANG, ESQUIRE WINS DUE PROCESS DECISION IN THE OHIO COURT OF APPEALS FOR HAMILTON COUNTY.
On May 2, 2012, in the case of State of Ohio v. Zou, the Ohio Court of Appeals for the 1st Appellate District of Hamilton County held that
Ohio Criminal Rule 29(A) applies to traffic violations of the Cincinnati Municipal Code because they are criminal misdemeanor offenses
and "the idea that a defendant is presumed innocent until his guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt is the very cornerstone of
our criminal justice system. It is, by design, a difficult standard to meet, and any charge to the jury which lessens the standard or which
leaves the jury uncertain as to what the standard is or how it is to be applied is not acceptable. .....If it is error for a trial court to fail to
properly instruct a jury on reasonable doubt, it is also error for a court to fail to apply the correct standard in a bench trial." To read
the entire decision, click here.The appellant was represented in the Court of Appeals by Charleston C. K. Wang.
On May 2, 2012, in the case of State of Ohio v. Zou, the Ohio Court of Appeals for the 1st Appellate District of Hamilton County held that
Ohio Criminal Rule 29(A) applies to traffic violations of the Cincinnati Municipal Code because they are criminal misdemeanor offenses
and "the idea that a defendant is presumed innocent until his guilt is established beyond a reasonable doubt is the very cornerstone of
our criminal justice system. It is, by design, a difficult standard to meet, and any charge to the jury which lessens the standard or which
leaves the jury uncertain as to what the standard is or how it is to be applied is not acceptable. .....If it is error for a trial court to fail to
properly instruct a jury on reasonable doubt, it is also error for a court to fail to apply the correct standard in a bench trial." To read
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On Sunday, July 15, at 10:00 a.m., the Diocesan Girls' Junior School Choir from Hong Kong will be joining the Cathedral congregation for Sunday worship before they leave for
home in Hong Kong. This 60-voice ensemble, conducted by Mrs. Christina Chiang, consists of girls with ages ranging from 9 to 11 years old. They will be singing two anthems
during the Eucharist following their competition in the World Choir Games. This grand finale gift is open to the public - please come enjoy their voices and wish the girls a
safe journey home!
The Diocesan Girls' Junior School Choir has won numerous first place awards in the annual Hong Kong Schools Music Festival. They received first place at the Llangollen
International Musical Eisteddfod in the Junior Children’s Choirs category, held in Wales in 2008 and were chosen as “Best Intermediate Choir in the Urban Area” at the
Primary School Choir Finals in 2011.
During the 2012 World Choir Games in the City of Cincinnati, Christ Church Cathedral had the honor to be one of the venues for the Games, serving as the location for the
musica sacra (sacred music) events.
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OUR CONSTITUTION: IMMIGRATION IS A NATIONAL PRIORITY
An Opinion by Charleston C. K Wang 7/4/2012
The United States Supreme Court in Arizona v. United States has once again held that under our Constitution, immigration is a national priority. The federal power
to determine immigration policy is well settled now, and has been for over a hundred years before. The reasons are unassailable - the Court noted that
immigration policy can affect trade, investment, tourism, and diplomatic relations for the entire Nation, as well as the perceptions and expectations of aliens in this
country who seek the full protection of its laws. Art. I, §8, cl. 4 of the United States Constitution in providing Congress to “establish an uniform Rule of
Naturalization,” says as much.
Yet the Governor of Arizona rushed to claim victory in this landmark court battle. The reason is that the high court gave Arizona a little breathing room in holding
that a state may empower its officers who conduct a stop, detention, or arrest to make efforts, in some circumstances, to verify the person’s immigration status
with the Federal Government. That is all and for now because litigation on the full merits of the Arizona law will continue in the lower courts.
Legislators in other states of the union, including Ohio , have already seized upon this to clamor for new and draconian state laws against unwanted immigrants
by "attrition through enforcement." Such enthusiasm runs afoul of our Constitution. The Nation's highest court has held that (1) Arizona may not further
criminalize undocumented presence of aliens, (2) bar them from working, and (3) make warrantless arrests of persons believed to be deportable. The reason is
that Federal law already exists in all these respects and preempts any state initiative on the same subject. Federal preemption is nothing new and exists in other
spheres such as interstate commerce, labor relations, and national security.
Finally, the 5-3 decision joined by the Chief Justice, is firmly grounded in the our Constitution. In its decision, the majority of the Court allowed Arizona an one-
quarter consolation award and it will be prudent for state legislators to value it as such and to not overdraw on it. On the other hand, immigration remains our
national priority. The conclusion of majority opinion by Justice Kennedy says it all:
"Immigration policy shapes the destiny of this Nation. ... The history of the United States is in part made of the stories, talents, and lasting contributions of those
who crossed oceans and deserts to come here. The National Government has significant power to regulate immigration. With power comes responsibility, and
the sound exercise of national power over immigration depends on the Nation’s meeting its responsibility to base its laws on a political will informed by
searching, thoughtful, rational civic discourse."
An Opinion by Charleston C. K Wang 7/4/2012
The United States Supreme Court in Arizona v. United States has once again held that under our Constitution, immigration is a national priority. The federal power
to determine immigration policy is well settled now, and has been for over a hundred years before. The reasons are unassailable - the Court noted that
immigration policy can affect trade, investment, tourism, and diplomatic relations for the entire Nation, as well as the perceptions and expectations of aliens in this
country who seek the full protection of its laws. Art. I, §8, cl. 4 of the United States Constitution in providing Congress to “establish an uniform Rule of
Naturalization,” says as much.
Yet the Governor of Arizona rushed to claim victory in this landmark court battle. The reason is that the high court gave Arizona a little breathing room in holding
that a state may empower its officers who conduct a stop, detention, or arrest to make efforts, in some circumstances, to verify the person’s immigration status
with the Federal Government. That is all and for now because litigation on the full merits of the Arizona law will continue in the lower courts.
Legislators in other states of the union, including Ohio , have already seized upon this to clamor for new and draconian state laws against unwanted immigrants
by "attrition through enforcement." Such enthusiasm runs afoul of our Constitution. The Nation's highest court has held that (1) Arizona may not further
criminalize undocumented presence of aliens, (2) bar them from working, and (3) make warrantless arrests of persons believed to be deportable. The reason is
that Federal law already exists in all these respects and preempts any state initiative on the same subject. Federal preemption is nothing new and exists in other
spheres such as interstate commerce, labor relations, and national security.
Finally, the 5-3 decision joined by the Chief Justice, is firmly grounded in the our Constitution. In its decision, the majority of the Court allowed Arizona an one-
quarter consolation award and it will be prudent for state legislators to value it as such and to not overdraw on it. On the other hand, immigration remains our
national priority. The conclusion of majority opinion by Justice Kennedy says it all:
"Immigration policy shapes the destiny of this Nation. ... The history of the United States is in part made of the stories, talents, and lasting contributions of those
who crossed oceans and deserts to come here. The National Government has significant power to regulate immigration. With power comes responsibility, and
the sound exercise of national power over immigration depends on the Nation’s meeting its responsibility to base its laws on a political will informed by
searching, thoughtful, rational civic discourse."
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| Then little children were being brought to him in order that he might lay his hands on them and pray. The disciples spoke sternly to those who brought them; but Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs." And he laid his hands on them and went on his way. Matthew 19:13-15. "Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.’" Mark 10:13-15. |
The Diocesan Girls' Junior School Choir from Hong Kong blessed Christ Church Cathedral with their angelic voices on July 15, 2012. An
appreciative congregation treated the girls and their teachers to a homemade American Thanksgiving dinner of turkey with many trimmings,
including Chinese sticky rice stuffing, specially prepared by Shirley Wang. As I watched the girls enjoy themselves singing and then being
nourished, it brought back moving, perhaps too sentimental memories, but also serious reflections. I reminisced about my own children, who
looked in their youth very much like the little ones who enlivened the cathedral today with their black hair and black eyes. I recall myself
visiting Hong Kong with my parents when I was eleven years old. Now I watch as the girls quickly make friends with the children of the
cathedral as they come together on holy ground. I am moved to tears.
I recall studying the fact that the first three women priests ordained in the Anglican Communion were from the Anglican Diocese of Hong Kong
and Macao: Li Tim-Oi in 1944 and twenty seven years later, Jane Hwang and Joyce Bennett in 1971. Reverend Li Tim-Oi was a true pioneer
and braver spirit. She accepted her Holy Orders and ministered to her flock during the dangerous and brutal time when Asia was still in the
throes of the Second World War. That was well over half a century past - I snap back to the present and I wonder about their future in a new
Hong Kong. The Nation who brought Anglican Christianity to Hong Kong have left years ago, but the faithful remains as can be seen in the
joyful voices, laughter, and solemn faces of these children as they partake of the liturgy and receive bread and wine from our Bishop. They live
in the brave new world of Hong Kong SAR. SAR means Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. How the world
changes and these girls who sang to us and broke bread with us are true pioneers as well, for like Florence Li Tim-Oi, Jane Hwang, and Joyce
Bennet before them, to them belongs the Kingdom of God. Be of good cheer and have faith for they will change the world. May they have a
safe journey home and may the Lord bless them and keep them forever safe. Charleston C. K. Wang, 7/15/2012.
P.S. In Minneapolis on August 4, 2003, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church of USA agreed to insert the Anniversary of Tim-Oi's Priesting in the Church's Calendar of Lesser Feasts
and Fasts - to be observed on January 24th.
appreciative congregation treated the girls and their teachers to a homemade American Thanksgiving dinner of turkey with many trimmings,
including Chinese sticky rice stuffing, specially prepared by Shirley Wang. As I watched the girls enjoy themselves singing and then being
nourished, it brought back moving, perhaps too sentimental memories, but also serious reflections. I reminisced about my own children, who
looked in their youth very much like the little ones who enlivened the cathedral today with their black hair and black eyes. I recall myself
visiting Hong Kong with my parents when I was eleven years old. Now I watch as the girls quickly make friends with the children of the
cathedral as they come together on holy ground. I am moved to tears.
I recall studying the fact that the first three women priests ordained in the Anglican Communion were from the Anglican Diocese of Hong Kong
and Macao: Li Tim-Oi in 1944 and twenty seven years later, Jane Hwang and Joyce Bennett in 1971. Reverend Li Tim-Oi was a true pioneer
and braver spirit. She accepted her Holy Orders and ministered to her flock during the dangerous and brutal time when Asia was still in the
throes of the Second World War. That was well over half a century past - I snap back to the present and I wonder about their future in a new
Hong Kong. The Nation who brought Anglican Christianity to Hong Kong have left years ago, but the faithful remains as can be seen in the
joyful voices, laughter, and solemn faces of these children as they partake of the liturgy and receive bread and wine from our Bishop. They live
in the brave new world of Hong Kong SAR. SAR means Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. How the world
changes and these girls who sang to us and broke bread with us are true pioneers as well, for like Florence Li Tim-Oi, Jane Hwang, and Joyce
Bennet before them, to them belongs the Kingdom of God. Be of good cheer and have faith for they will change the world. May they have a
safe journey home and may the Lord bless them and keep them forever safe. Charleston C. K. Wang, 7/15/2012.
P.S. In Minneapolis on August 4, 2003, the General Convention of the Episcopal Church of USA agreed to insert the Anniversary of Tim-Oi's Priesting in the Church's Calendar of Lesser Feasts
and Fasts - to be observed on January 24th.
| Bishop Thomas Breidenthal of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio and the members of Diocesan Girls Junior School Choir Photocredit: Charleston C K Wang |
Before us and beside us,
Still holden in thine hand,
A cloud unseen of witness,
Our elder comrades stand:
One family unbroken,
We join, with one acclaim,
One heart, one voice uplifting,
To glorify thy name.
Still holden in thine hand,
A cloud unseen of witness,
Our elder comrades stand:
One family unbroken,
We join, with one acclaim,
One heart, one voice uplifting,
To glorify thy name.
Our Father, by whose servants
Our house was built of old,
Whose hand hath crowned her children
With blessings manifold,
For thine unfailing mercies
Far-strewn along our way,
With all who passed before us,
We praise thy name to-day.
Our house was built of old,
Whose hand hath crowned her children
With blessings manifold,
For thine unfailing mercies
Far-strewn along our way,
With all who passed before us,
We praise thy name to-day.
The changeful years unresting
Their silent course have sped,
New comrades ever bringing
In comrades' steps to tread;
And some are long forgotten,
Long spent their hopes and fears;
Safe rest they in thy keeping,
Who changest not with years.
They reap not where they laboured,
We reap what they have sown;
Our harvest may be garnered
By ages yet unknown.
The days of old have dowered us
With gifts beyond all praise:
Our Father, make us faithful
To serve the coming days.
| THE SCHOOL HYMN OF THE HONG KONG DIOCESAN GIRLS' JUNIOR SCHOOL Click here to listen to the singing of the School Hymn |
PHOTOCREDIT: Charleston C K Wang