They are unelected and unaccountable.
The Controlled Substances Act of 1970 was passed by both houses of Congress, and signed by the President. They answer directly to the people. The people have an opportunity every two years to change the makeup of Congress and repeal, or modify, the current drug laws.
Not so with any aspect of abortion, even partial-birth.
But you have to weasel your way around the VAWA to maintain that position. Some "unelected robe wearers" struck down a law against what are inarguably immoral acts, passed by both houses of Congress, and signed by the President.
go away