I have a confession…. I am addicted (and I really mean ADDICTED) to Law and order. Today there was a Law and Order Memorial Day marathon (I know… totally exciting right?). Well throughout the day at a breaking point from the fam I caught parts of an episode or two (ok I’ll admit it was actually 3… that’s the first step right? Admitting your problem?). Well I’d seen each episode at least 3 or maybe 4 times, but it didnt matter I watched for as long as I was able anyway. And tonight after time with the fam was over Scott and I watched 3 episodes together. I’d seen each one of them but I watched enthralled wondering what that verdict would be.

I often wonder (yes often) why the series so intrigues me and I’ve come to a conclusion. Its Jack McCoy, he’s the foundation. Its mostly what he stands for as a character – Jack always tries to do the right thing. His moral compass is always pointing north – justice is what he always seeks and he often goes about obtaining justice for “the people” in unconventional ways. Built upon that foundation there are levels of humor, history, and downright good stories. Most of the time when Scott and I watch the show together we find ourselves discussing our thoughts on the issues they are covering – abortion, assisted suicide, the role of our judicial branch in legislating law, how we would deal with the loss of a child and on and on. Name one other show on television that has such a long reputation for high quality production and mass appeal. Of course we all remember those awful years during the 90s when things werent so bright, but we had Lenny to see us through. So i salute you Law and Order and I wish you many more years of insightful and provocative stories.