Quotable Quotes:
"Traditions—especially traditions in the law—are as likely to codify the preferences of those in power as they are to reflect necessity or proven wisdom." — Justice John Paul Stevens, who announced his retirement today. (See The New York Times' article.)
"Traditions—especially traditions in the law—are as likely to codify the preferences of those in power as they are to reflect necessity or proven wisdom." — Justice John Paul Stevens, who announced his retirement today. (See The New York Times' article.)
Labels: Supreme Court
posted by Jim | 6:42 PM
2 Comments:
Well, gee, Big Oil (Exxon, etc.) doesn't give money to judges, does it? That would be wrong, after all. Why not just buy some favorable legislative votes outright? Isn't that the Amurican way?
It may turn out that buying judges is cheaper, Alan.
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