Should We Get Rid of the Supreme Court? Part I

supreme courtThe public’s become used to the political wrangling in congress over Supreme Court nominees in congress.  It’s an indication of how politicized the court has become.  Maybe it’s time to question—should we get rid of the Supreme Court?

Here’s an interesting look by Isak Tranvik about the Supreme Court and democracy. http://www.startribune.com/how-the-supreme-court-dilutes-democracy/305911741/  He argues that allowing a small …

The Supreme Court and Obamacare–Something Different

A good friend of mine, Judge Kevin Burke of the District Court in Minnesota, has written a great blog about the Supreme Court decision on “Obamacare,” better known as the Affordable Care Act.  He emphasizes something different and important from what you’re hearing in the national media.  Check it out at: http://proceduralfairnessblog.org/2012/06/28/the-healthcare-decision-first-reaction/

One of the most …