The Honorable Justice Scalia
Justice Antonin Scalia reminded me today why he frightens me. While speaking at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, he explained his view that the Constitution must me viewed and interpreted as it was when it was written.
You can see the speak on C-SPAN.org: Justice Antonin Scalia Speech on Constitutional Interpretation
Here are some highlights:
"The Constitution is not a living organism, for Pete’s sake, it is legal document, and like all legal documents, it says some things and doesn’t say others."God help us if he becomes Chief Hatemonger...I mean Chief Justice...
"What was ‘cruel and unusual’ and unconstitutional in 1791 remains that today. Executing someone under 18 was not unconstitutional in 1791, so it is not unconstitutional today. Now, it may be very stupid, it may be a very bad idea, just as notching ears, which was a punishment in 1791, is a very bad idea. But the people can...eliminate those stupidities if and when they want. All you need is a legislature and the ballot box."
1 Comments:
Hey if his "literal" interpretation means that freedom of the press means freedom of the press then I support him.
However, the guy will contradict himself in a heartbeat to argue what he wants.
I can sum this up in one word:
... douchebag.
I hope that's one word. If not, sue me.
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