Showing posts with label justice. Show all posts
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March 6, 2008

Waterlogged straw man sinks in think tank

A man in a "think tank" opines, purportedly in addressing supporters of appointing — rather than electing — State Supreme Court Justices:
The conceit inherent in their position lies with their elevated view of the Supreme Court. Supporters of appointed judges apparently believe in the concept of "judicial supremacy," which gives the Court heightened importance over the other two branches of state government.
Um, no. It has to do with the unique role of judges compared to politicians bought and paid for by interest groups, not their "heightened" or "supremist" role. But thanks for coming out.

While truly impartial justice may be an unattainable ideal, it's an ideal nonetheless, and ideals are not so easily discarded by people clutching soggy straw men in so-called think tanks.

(Hey, at least Patrick McIlheran is impressed.)