[exmarine]

Yes, thank you. The Exceptions Clause allows the Congress TO LIMIT the Courts' jurisdiction. But Congress has abrogated its responsibilities - they sit on their hands while the court makes bad ruling after bad ruling. Moral cowards in my opinion. Who in our government has the TESTICLES to stand up for what is right? I'm sick of spineless jellyfish.

[aristeides]

It's not just a matter of spinelessness. The executive and legislative branches of the federal government find it highly convenient that the courts get to handle their hot potatoes, and also to carry their water by diminishing the powers of the states. Never would have happened without the Nineteenth Amendment.