To: kattracks
Self-government? What's that?
To: The Hon. Galahad Threepwood
This demonstrates to me the imperative to launch constitutional amendments to defend key "exceptional" American policies, such as the ability to impose the death penalty, before the Supreme Court overturns them as inconsistent with "evolving" or "global" standards.
20 years ago it would have been laughable to suggest the Constitution pre-empted sodomy laws. 40 years ago liberals and conservatives alike would have deemed it absurd to propose the Consitution protected abortion on demand and without the consent of the spouse (if married) or parents (if a minor).
Gay marriage is, in my opinion, a trivial matter compared to the other things that the Supremes could eventually shove down the throats of the country...
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