On Mon, 7 Oct 1996, Duncan Frissell wrote:
At 11:02 AM 10/7/96 -0400, Brian Davis wrote:
I'm well aware that the SC disagrees, but that is simply because they are entirely wrong in this matter.
Well then, it is a good thing we have Mr. Bell here to set us all straight!
EBD
The Supremes frequently err (Hugo Black's decision in Korematsu vs U.S. par example). In a larger sense, the existance of an entity like the Supreme Court will probably become generally recognized as "wrong" as we transition to non coercive methods of social organization.
Slavery and bleeding were once considered natural and appropriate.
DCF
Yes, the Supreme Court follows the election returns. And it is a living Constitution. But I suspect the Nine's view will prevail far past Mr. Bell's existence. EBD