Quote Originally Posted by LA Ute View Post
I just think the SCOTUS has become too doggone important.
You know, I lost an argument with scratch about precedent, but so many people feel like I do. I read some op-ed's about the justice vacancy. They range from measured to hysterical, but they all seem to think Roe v Wade could be overturned. No one seems to think precedent will be a major obstacle if their minds get made up.

Anyway, I agree. There is imbalance in our checks and balances, with the judicial/executive taking power from an impotent legislative.

Also, to the surprise of no one, the arguments have flipped. Now the democrats will use the "don't legislate from the bench" line, and the republicans will forget they ever said such a thing.