[Petronski]

There is a vast difference between U.S. justices (1) considering meaningful views of scholars and judges before reaching a conclusion and (2) allowing international opinion to control the interpretation of U.S. laws

Yes, there's a vast difference. However, neither is relevant in interpretation of the United States Constitution.

Any suitably self-preserving state would have severe penalties for this crap.

[garandgal]

Any suitably self-preserving state would have severe penalties for this crap.

Why, we do have penalties for just such an event..but no one with the (I'll be polite) intestinal fortitude to enforce them.