CorvusRexus
The Raven King
- Mar 6, 2014
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Yes we do. Do you know why?So if you deem it unconstitutional...it's unconstitutional? Gee, if we only had a court that could make such determinations....
A Court not elected by the People that may be part of the problem? Oh, we have that.
In part, to prevent the majority from infringing on the rights of the minority; i.e. to protect the minority. This is why a person's rights should never be put up to popular vote. I have no unusual body piercings. I think neck tattoos are incredibly unattractive. If we were to have a national referendum to either outlaw them or appoint judges who would do so, the thin minority of those who partake will likely have to cover them or get fined.
Would "we" do this? Of course those who sponsor such idiotic notions as electing judges who will make popular decisions lest they get voted out of office by becoming unpopular will say "no". History reveals otherwise.
A Court that stands for what it was intended and keeps the Gov't that appoints them for life in line? Nope.
If you live in the 50 states, you live in the greatest civilization ever fielded...by far. There are no close seconds. Adjusting for climate, inflation, per capita, etc...there are no close seconds. Yet ignorant fucks such as yourself seem to think there is some thing you're being deprived of and are ready to go to war.
Like you buddy Drake (I'm pretty sure he's reading this at the same time you are)...go for it and see how popular your views are loser. Some philosopher onces said that "when you set your course for revenge, first dig two graves." Supposedly one for whomever you're going after and one for yourself. In your case, one for yourself will suffice.
Fine. Confession time about Flake. I did know him. And hated him. His claims of handing over rule after an ill-thought war were most likely lies. All through school I can still remember his incessant claims of having the ability to rule the world someday. He struck me as an arrogant bastard, quite honestly. I also could have sworn he was quite literally insane. And if he is reading this, than that was quite an impressive disappearing act, Drake.
In regards to the rest, I love living in America, and would hate a war if one were to break out. I acknowledge the immense privilege of being an American citizen, but I also ask myself the question, "Does living in the best place there is make it the best place possible?" And the answer to that is no. I am sure even you would agree America still ahs room for improvement. So how is seeking that change that I believe to be better voted on peacefully and thus established wrong?
Here's an idea. Perhaps instead of all SCOTUS justices being appointed, only four are and the other five are elected by region: Midwest, West, Southeast. Southwest, and East Coast. Also imposing term limits on SCOTUS members. That way power is still retained by the Feds but also restored to the people. If a law banning things like neck piercings- as you used as an example- were proposed, the Fed side could say "no" and would win unless the regions voted unanimously, which probably wouldn't happen. Would this be agreeable to you?