Re: [OM] Reminiscing [was: Re: iPhone et al]

[John Hudson]

That's a strange turn of phrase ".....a ......branch of government......"

Is the US Supreme Court really a branch of government ?

jh

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From: "Mike Lazzari" <watershed@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: [OM] Reminiscing [was: Re: iPhone et al]


>> I don't believe the Constitution would have to be amended though
>> to correct this; the Supreme Court would have to simply reverse the 
>> ruling.
>> I won't hold my breath.
> You are correct. However I believe it even less likely than an amendment
> given the current flavor of the court. Historically the court has been
> on the whole a very conservative branch of government with few
> exceptions. At the time of Santa Clara County v Southern Pacific (thanks
> Chuck) it was firmly in the hands of the oligarchs. It is now one member
> away from being back in their hands.
>
> Mike
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