| >You think it's a good thing that the judiciary is an ivory tower with absolutely no regard for public perception yes, the point of the supreme court is to interpret established law (which IS made through public opinion) and make judgement that isn't trying to appeal for their re-election campaign. >These nine people are unelected and appointed to their positions for life. in a vacuum, yes. In reality, they are appointed by the president (elected official) with approval from the senate (elected officials). Checks and balances, it's not perfect but it's made so that no one person can basically rule the country like a monarchy. >the basic premise of THIS OPINION is that public debate about controversial issues is healthy. no, the basic premise you replied to is "things are so polarized that even state officials are trying to skew opinions through leaks". Whether it be revealed yesterday or in 2 years, this ruling would not have changed the obviously charged discourse that such a landmark case would bring. There isn't any particular justification that it's in the public's interest to hear this ruling earlier (since, well...it's been ruled over by now I assume. They aren't just going to re-judge the case over some pre-emptive protests). It is in the courts' interests to not have employees release documents off cue. |