ROPER v. SIMMONS
Everyone should read the dissent of Justice Scalia (go to www.supremecourtus.gov, recent cases, ROPER v. SIMMONS, pages 64-87) in the above case which made illegal the execution of juveniles aged 16 or 17. I read it and found his logic quite solid. Have not read the majority decision yet, but Justice Scalia gives you a good feel for their logic.
You need to pay attention - their view of how our democracy works is certainly different than mine!
"By what conceivable warrant can nine lawyers [the Supreme Court] presume to be the authoritative conscience of the Nation?" This quote from page 10 of the dissent summarizes the logical question of the decision.
WORD FOR THE DAY: salient
HINT: "Justice Scalia's dissent has many salient points."
You need to pay attention - their view of how our democracy works is certainly different than mine!
"By what conceivable warrant can nine lawyers [the Supreme Court] presume to be the authoritative conscience of the Nation?" This quote from page 10 of the dissent summarizes the logical question of the decision.
WORD FOR THE DAY: salient
HINT: "Justice Scalia's dissent has many salient points."
posted by Jim | 12:57 PM
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