4 Apr 2013 1:06 pm
Are you blind or stupid? If politicians pass an unpopular law, they can be voted out of office. Yes, there is relative freedom in that. If the Supreme Court rules on something with which you disagree, how can you remedy it? It's almost impossible, so there has been a huge infringement on your freedom. You're absolutely clueless. My Bible? I'm not arguing in favor of particular issues like sodomy laws or anti-abortion laws, just advocating that they be decided by elected representatives, not by an unaccountable court. The Supreme Court is supposed to rule on the Constitution and law, nothing beyond that. You do have a point when it comes to the difficulty of overturning a decision made by the Supreme Court. It's difficult, but not impossible. Usually, however, they do rule as per the Constitution. Most Supreme Court justices do believe that the right of privacy lives in the Constitution and they continue to rule in that direction. They also understand that "equal protection" applies to all people in this country regardless of sex, race, and sexual preference. That's why they surely will rule in support of gay marriage. There is at least some consistancy in the Supreme Court decisions. There is none of this consistancy in the laws made by the politicians. My rights should not be at the mercy of the changing moods of the electorate. I believe the Supreme Court is doing it's job and is quite successful in stopping the ignorant politicians from having their way.