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To: 1stFreedom
The doctrine of precedent is an invaluable control of judicial discretion. There is a little more to the doctrine than merely one precedent controlling a future similar fact pattern.

I have toyed with the idea, but not thought on it deeply, about giving congress the power to nullify a Supreme Court decision. Say a two thirds majority plus approval by the President. The States, a certain percentage, could void a Supreme Court Decision effecting them. Just a thought.

169 posted on 07/09/2005 6:41:36 PM PDT by AEMILIUS PAULUS (It is a shame that when these people give a riot)
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To: AEMILIUS PAULUS

Any Supreme Court decision can be voided by a President and 34 senators with GUTS.


184 posted on 07/09/2005 8:22:05 PM PDT by UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide (Give Them Liberty Or Give Them Death! - Islam Delenda Est! - Rumble thee forth...)
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