Judge Alvin Wong

<p>Judge Alvin Wong is a modern-day story with yesterday’s lessons—all encompassed within a traditional Wild West setting. This all-American story typifies a struggle that exists everywhere: the battle between upper class and the so-called lower class.</p><p> </p><p>Matt Shea exemplifies this quirk in human nature by going a step further. He throws in a streetwise Chinese American judge a crafty individual who uses his charm and common sense to dance around racial barriers while resolving issues.</p><p> </p><p>The pinnacle of this story is when a brash rancher named Blaine Wolf sets himself up to be sentenced by Judge Alvin—in a saloon. Blaine is pompous about his wealth and uses every opportunity to highlight it. In fact he went as far as suing a humble ranch hand—only to disgrace him in court over a small debt. From there more salt is poured when the plaintiff elects to drop the case midstream thus denying the hired hand any dignity.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Judge Alvin Wong tips the scales even when Blaine tries to save face. Foolishly he grants Alvin permission to informally sentence him while others watch.</p><p> </p><p>The result?</p><p> </p><p>A harmless yet poetic justice is set in motion —a soul-searching trek that has one rancher learn about life and the goodness of our Lord.</p>