[Paradox]

Interesting, thanks for the info. I dont usually find myself siding with the dark side..

[AntiGuv]

Chances are that the dissenters were more mindful that this ruling will likely strike down several minor portions of the USA Patriot Act, which retroactively withdrew statutes of limitations in terrorism cases involving hijackings, kidnappings, bombings and biological weapons. I think that may seem their likely rationale, because a couple of them [Thomas & Rehnquist] sided with the majority that overturned a similar Texas ex post facto violation several years ago. FWIW, Kennedy's dissent basically used the "it's for the children" defense of California's move (compelling state interest to save the children)..