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Platapus · 12-10-11, 11:41 AM

I think that Mr. Perry is not understanding that the entire concept of the Supreme Court is that the justices' decisions are NOT accountable to anyone. They are supposed to be free of political influence.

They can be removed for misconduct by congress so there is some ultimate accountability, but a justice can't be removed based on one of their decisions.

The Supreme Court, like any other human organization, is imperfect, but probably as good as it can get.

12-10-11, 11:41 AM	#10
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,391 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	I think that Mr. Perry is not understanding that the entire concept of the Supreme Court is that the justices' decisions are NOT accountable to anyone. They are supposed to be free of political influence. They can be removed for misconduct by congress so there is some ultimate accountability, but a justice can't be removed based on one of their decisions. The Supreme Court, like any other human organization, is imperfect, but probably as good as it can get. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.