[freedumb2003]

>>The intent of the response of police to thuggish disruptions of it is to restore order and keep the freedom of right-of-way secure.<<

I assume you meant “purpose.” Of course the intent is to let the thugs have their way out of fear of being sued, prosecuted or just lynched (and yes, I use that word on purpose).

[imardmd1]

I am sorry to disagree with you, but the intent is the attitude within which an act is undertaken. The resulting outcome is another matter altogether. Any judge will want to review the intent, the mindset, when evaluating the morality of the outcome.

Referring to the matter of appointing Justices at the highest level, my interest in how they will conduct their work is whether they will abide by the original intent of the Constitution's Founders. That is apart from the purpose for which the Constitution was written. For a singular intebt, any suitable purpose will do.