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So, it is my TWO year anniversary with the Alaska Public Defender Agency. That has several consequences. First, on a personal note, where the f^%$ did the last year go? And time only speeds up I hear. Second, I now don't have to pay the State back $3000 for moving expenses. I have fulfilled my part of the bargain. I am also now 25% vested in the State's contribution to my retirement. Of course, I am in a "defined contribution" plan. Working for the State, I do NOT contribute to social security. Which means if the market craps out or the State f%$*ks ups and invests my money in Enron or Lehman Brothers, I could work my entire life and end up with nothing. Not even Social Security (if that is still around). So, as of today, I might have 25% of nothing. Thanks guys! To celebrate I took Kadee for a walk in the fall colors. I love this time of year. Third, I have been thinking about my job. I still love what I do. There is indeed a war on terror in this country. And I am involved. The Government would have us all cower in fear as they strip our liberty. They can keep their unnecessary wars. The war on terror is fought by defense lawyers every day as they argue in front of sneering judges and cold-hearted DA's. I have thought about it today. I have represented murderers. Child molesters. Rapists, junkies, hookers, drunks and wife beaters. In 10 years I have seen many, many faces. I have spoken for those who cannot speak for themselves. I have gotten the guilty acquitted and watched the innocent rot in jail. Somedays I wonder what the hell I am doing. But I am still damn proud of what I do and who I work for. I am an Alaska Public Defender! Year 3 here I come.