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To: southern rock
The SC are bound by the constitution. That are wrong every time they rule outside of it.

The Court decides what the Constitution means. By definition, they can't rule outside of it.

As far as overruled decisions go, they weren't wrong when they were made; the scope of the Constitution changed.

You might not like that argument, but it's true. By definition, the Supreme Court decides what the Constitution means. Incidentally, why does the Court have the power of judical review? Because it says it does--you can't find the power of judicial review in the Constitution; it's not there. They have power because they say they do. If you want a more compelling case for infallibility, look no further.

58 posted on 09/20/2002 7:38:16 AM PDT by Viva Le Dissention
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To: Viva Le Dissention
The Court decides what the Constitution means. By definition, they can't rule outside of it. As far as overruled decisions go, they weren't wrong when they were made; the scope of the Constitution changed.

George Orwell, is that you??

64 posted on 09/20/2002 7:41:22 AM PDT by southern rock
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To: Viva Le Dissention
why does the Court have the power of judical review? Because it says it does--you can't find the power of judicial review in the Constitution; it's not there. They have power because they say they do. If you want a more compelling case for infallibility, look no further.

O.K., with this statement, I am begining to suspect you are being sarcastic. I hope this is the case.

67 posted on 09/20/2002 7:43:13 AM PDT by southern rock
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To: Viva Le Dissention
That is why when the revolts start the first people killed will be the Judges and lawyers.... thank you Shakespeare.
437 posted on 09/22/2002 3:36:41 PM PDT by PushinTin
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