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You are saying that SCOTUS, who should interpret the law and the Constitution, should take a back seat to Congress, who makes new law acording to the emotional hysteria of the vote rich constituency they pander to.

The Judiciary (SCOTUS) is one of the branches of government, not the controlling or dominant one. In our system of checks and balances, Congress can legislate controls over the judiciary, including amending the Constitution.

In terms of legitimacy, I trust elected representatives (Congress) more than nine appointed for life black robes to reflect the will of the people. Congress needs to do more to make the Judiciary more responsible and accountable. By default, the Courts have assumed greater powers, including quasi legistlative authority. SCOTUS is not the final word nor are their opinions consistent historically. They even overrule themselves, e.g., Plessy versus Ferguson.

In terms of legitimacy, I trust elected representatives (Congress) more than nine appointed for life black robes

Ted Kennedy, Hillary Clinton, Barbara Boxer, Barney Frank, Maxine Waters, Arlen Specter, Cynthia McKinney, John Kerry. . .

Wow! That's quite a statement you made.