[Political Junkie Too]

So twisted is our view of the judiciary that a judicial decree is treated like a naturally occurring phenomenon, like a rainbow or an act of God.

Here's the thought that's been on my mind regarding separation of powers:

If we play word games like the Left does, then when did the power of the courts morph from issuing OPINIONS to issuing RULINGS or ORDERS or DECREES?

If the Executive has the power of ACTING (executing), then the Judiciary issuing RULINGS is usurping the power to act reserved to the Executive.

There can be only one ruler in a Republic, and that is the elected executive. The Legislature makes law, the Executive enforces law, and the Judiciary offers OPINIONS on law, not decrees, orders, or rulings. The Executive should be free to accept or reject the OPINIONS of the Judiciary.

-PJ

[AndyTheBear]

...and the Judiciary offers OPINIONS on law...

I'm sorry to nitpick, but wouldn't it be more proper to say "the Judiciary offers legal opinions about specific cases". Their opinions on the laws themselves are supposed to be irrelevant unless Congress specifically asks for it.