 Well, where law ends, tyranny begins. That was the central message during a public forum featuring Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Lori S. Gilde at Central Lakes College and Brainerd on Tuesday night. Chief Justice Gilde talked on a variety of topics, including her background, the functions of the judicial system, and how Minnesota's judicial stacks up against the rest of the states. But her major point was that while the justice system is designed to defend the Constitution, sometimes the system also has to be defended. What we've built in Minnesota is no accident. It was an extension of our philosophy as Minnesotans. When it comes to things that are absolutely essential for government to do, like our courts, we demand that they work well, and we share in the responsibility of making them successful. Our Brainerd reporter Clayton Castle will have a full report tomorrow night on the Chief Justice's visit to Central Lakes College. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.