We have a system where law is determined by judicial officials
That's not what the Constitution says.
Constitutionally, judges can only rule in individual cases that are before them. And their rulings only reach as far as the parties involved. They don't make laws. That is the prerogative of the legislative branch. They can't veto laws. That is the sole prerogative of the executive branch. And they can't write or amend Constitutions. That is the prerogative of the people.
The discussion with “weird” reminds me of discussions with a libinlaw about “right and wrong” issues.
I refer to the Bible as the objective source for determining right and wrong, she thinks it’s a matter of individual interpretation, and insists that it’s my opinion that I’m asserting.
She’s “grounded” [with her feet firmly planted in mid-air] in relativism,
and I assume objective absolutes.
When I refer to an objective absolute, she insists that it’s my opinion. And round and round we go.
Yes you’re right, I meant interpreted.
Welp, I don’t really want to have this debate right now, I just hope we can agree that Obama should be impeached if he continues?
Let me suggest that you read the 7th Amendment to the Constitution. The words "common law" have significant meaning.