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Tue May-26-09 06:04 PM
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| when courts interpret legislation, isnt that setting policy????? |
| msongs
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Tue May-26-09 06:05 PM
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| 1. as activist court upholds prop 8? nt |
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Tue May-26-09 06:10 PM
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| 2. was refering to Sotomayor |
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She was quoted as saying the Appeals courts set policy. The right is using that against her.
Today's Prop 8 ruling, while being a horrible ruling, did prove her point. It set the policy.
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| Eric J in MN
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Tue May-26-09 06:11 PM
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| 3. Yes. Federal statutes are usually vague. |
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Edited on Tue May-26-09 06:12 PM by Eric J in MN
Containing phrases like "reasonable" which need to be applied to the specific facts of the case before the court.
When the court does so, that is the policy unless another court overrules, or the legislature clarifies.
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| elleng
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Tue May-26-09 06:22 PM
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Copy and paste, early and often!!!!
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was an activist ruling, I would refute this GOP talking point with this fact.
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| 7. Bingo! Excellent talking point! |
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