[Lord Basil]

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on Thursday dismissed growing criticism about the Supreme Court's use of international law in its opinions, saying it makes sense for justices to look at foreign sources when a point of law is unclear.

Followup question: Why not consult with the Congress on its intent, since they are tasked with making the laws?

"This is much ado about nothing," she said in response to a question by moderator Tim Russert of NBC. "Our Constitution is one that evolves. What's the best way to know? State legislatures - but it doesn't hurt to know what other countries are doing."

Follow up question: Shouldn't the evolution of the Constitution be constrained to the amendment process as provided for in the Constitution?

[tacticalogic]

Followup question: Why not consult with the Congress on its intent, since they are tasked with making the laws?

Follow up question: Shouldn't the evolution of the Constitution be constrained to the amendment process as provided for in the Constitution?

The paradox is that the Supreme Court got "living document" revisionism rammed down it's throat by Congress and FDR in 1937, and has been that way ever since.