Alabama Justices Surrender to Judicial Activism

I suppose you're correct in the sense that the Court isn't entirely tonedeaf to public opinion and every bit of public comment might help in some future case to help influence judicial opinion. Surely if they're willing to look to european courts for guidance, they might consider public opinion and thought in some small degree.

Constitutionally, though, the public has no direct way to influence decisions. We get a very indirect way to do so in our choice of President and Senators but our control over their decisions once they're elected is minimal.

Our voices can affect those who seek re-election and politicians generally want to keep their constituencies satisfied. But I'm not going to think that my posts at this forum will do much to affect current Supreme Court decisions. I don't think they'll do anything.

Somewhat different than changing Supreme Court decisions, but your point about the citizen warrior making his voice known is well taken.

Than never used to happen.

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